5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,545 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Certified Native Tutor (5,000+ lessons taught) ✌️ 20 years living in London, UK 💂From beginner to advanced, grammar, conversation, JLPT preparation, and GCSE…
Tusclases
こんにちは！mucho gusto! Soy Rie. Me encanta enseñar japonés. Conmigo aprenderás pronto japonés desarrollando 4 habilidades hablar, entender, escuchar y leer
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
◎未経験OK◎楽しく日本語ではなしましょう！♪
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, nice to meet you. I have over eight years of experience working in various educational settings, from junior high school to special support schools.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Starter~Business,Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% tutor in 2022★Pass JLPT N2/N3 — and actually speak Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
An experienced teacher with international background will teach you practical Japanese in an easy to understand way😊
Voscours
Professeure de japonais et de calligraphie, native, certifiée, 30 ans d'expérience média, cours en ligne et à Paris
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is an orientation session for first-time students. Let's check your English level, talk about your goals and decide which of my lessons is a good fit for…
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! My name is George. I am from Japan and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Welcome to Chiyoko's class. Let's talk about your favorite topics!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🏆 8,000+ Japanese Lessons | ⭐ 5.0 Super Tutor | JLPT • Conversation • Business Japanese
Voscours
Cours de japonais tous niveaux par une professeure diplômée (11 ans d'expérience au Japon)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
こちらはタイトル通りよろず相談室です。英語学習相談、留学相談、レッスン内容相談、オーダーレッスン希望、などある方はどしどし申し込んでネ
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I lived in the US for two years during my elementary school years.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Travel|Oral
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
話すのが苦手でも大丈夫！ゆっくり、何度でも一緒に練習します。
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
✨Trilingual Japanese tutor in English and Spanish 😆 My lessons are cheerful and fun! 🎶 I’ll create a personalized roadmap based on your goals 🎯✨
Nachhilfeunterricht
Japanisch lernen mit Spaß - Sprache & Kultur aus erster Hand
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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Updated September 29, 2026
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