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.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese ·Conversation class
NativeEngoo · Japan
I spent my childhood in the United States and later graduated from Sophia University in the College of Liberal Arts.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fun Anime |Enjoy Conversation🎉
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語を話そう！Speak Japanese! JLPTは絶対合格！ Guaranteed Pass! 日本語を楽しもう！ Enjoy Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A2–C1
NativePreply · Japan
✍🏻JLPT/GRAMMAR/TRIP/CONVERSATION✍🏻
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FindTutors
Native Japanese Speaker | Beginner to Advanced | Online Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s chat casually and enjoy learning Japanese together!
NativeEngoo · Japan
I am a fluent English speaker now, but I couldn't speak the language at all in my mid-20s because I didn't like it as a student.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner | Pronunciation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Be more confident in speaking than you are now!
Teaches A1 –C1
NativePreply · Japan
[Enjoy learning and avoid frustration!] We will thoroughly support you with lessons tailored to your needs! 👩🏻💻 We will run with you to your goal (dream) in a…
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Friendly Japanese Tutor Practice Fun Conversation & Business Manner!
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
It provides the opportunity for people who have studied Japanese to chat in order to brush up.
NativeEngoo · Japan
I'm Taki from Hiroshima, Japan. I'm a native Japanese speaker who can also speak Korean as well as English.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
⭐Beginner to Advanced⭐
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's Travel Japan Together ✈️ Through Japanese! ✅ English OK
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Enjoy Anime📼, Manga📚, and Movies🎞️ in Japanese! Learn to enjoy without subtitles or translation tools! Let's learn lively Japanese with native speakers!
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Friendly native Japanese tutor for beginners. If you want to speak Japanese confidently, I'd be happy to help!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ベーシックが終わったら、さらに第一歩、踏み出しましょう。過去形、未来表現、複合文章など習得して、会話の幅を広めていきましょう。 ６０分と時間が少し長めです。 ある程度、集中して学習したい方向けです。
NativeEngoo · Japan
I started learning English in my 40s. When I began as a student, I never imagined that I could one day be an online English tutor!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kids👦All Levels📕Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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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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How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated September 29, 2026
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