6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,157 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Want to speak natural Japanese? 🌸 Improve your everyday conversation skills, learn polite Japanese, and practice beautiful Japanese handwriting. 📝✨ I’ll create…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがなとカタカナを読めるようになろう
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
★「英語の翻訳なしで、日本語だけで話す練習がしたい✨」という初中級・中級・上級の方にぴったりのレッスンです。
Teaches A2–C1
NativePreply · United Kingdom
I have experienced teaching Japanese for over a year. We can discuss your goal. I can help your language skill to improve. Let's get your leaning goal achievem…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で楽しく話しましょう！ ゆっくりで大丈夫です。
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👩🏫 Kids English | Conversatio
Nativeitalki · Japan
My class can be pedagogic, interactive, and also musical! Come to spend a great time with me :)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have fun with Japanese!!! Start by immersing yourself in Japanese for just 14 days! Your potential is limitless!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
できるだけ多く、短時間だけど日本語に触れたい方へ
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Teaching | Business English
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly & Qualified Teacher | Step-by-Step Japanese (Basic English / Basic French OK!)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🇯🇵🇨🇳Japanese Native speaker level Tutor | Real-life Speaking & Culture | English/Chinese🙆🏻♂️ OK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have a relaxed conversation in Japanese about the things you love — cars, motorcycles, travel, and more!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Educational Counselor | Kids
Nativeitalki · Japan
🍣Beginner & Polite Japanese 🏝️Okinawan language 🍙Master Japanese in English 🍜University Professor
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Want to learn Japanese you can actually use?
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんな話でも大丈夫！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎈Conversational🎈Oral English
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
[Next Enrollment Reopening in December] From Knowing Japanese to Speaking Natural Japanese.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分の名前はひらがな・カタカナで読めるかな ？
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👶 Kids English 3-11 🌟
Nativeitalki · Japan
一緒に(いっしょに)学ぼう(まなぼう)Looking forward to meeting everyone and talking in Japanese🍜✌🏼
Teaches A2–C1
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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Updated September 30, 2026
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