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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
top 1% italki Japanese teacher in 2022✨
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
🔥Over 10 Years of Teaching Experience × Certified Japanese Teacher🔥
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora nativa de japonés para todos los niveles,online
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start leaning spanish! little by little and enjoy conversation (^-^)
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, I'm Wata. I lived in the U.S. for 5 years and graduated from a university there.
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨Japanese for conversation✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certificated Japanese Teacher with 5 years of experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
For Beginners to Intermediate | Speak Real Japanese with Confidence
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
Tusclases
Aprende japones desde la comodidad de tu casa
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語や日本の文化に興味ある方、楽しく学んでいきましょう。
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! My name is Hitomi. I was born and raised in Japan and have lived in Melbourne, Australia, and California for a total of 5 years.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
JLPT，会話専門｜企業面接指導
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
REAL JAPANESE WITH ME!! Officially Certified & Registered Teacher✨ Teaching over 300 learners😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Anime & Gaming Fans! 🎮 Ex-Game Creator × Certified Japanese Teacher 🎖️ Turn Hard to Study into Hooked! Start from the basics and enjoy your favorite series! 🚀
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
Voscours
Learn Japanese from Zero | Simple Conversation Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese songs from a native singer! J-pop, anime songs, vocaloid songs...etc Lessons are available in English or Japanese.
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I improved my English skills by living in Australia for more than 10 years.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Professional teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
italki歴4年 日本が大好きな皆さん、待っています！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🗣🇯🇵Japanese from Zero｜Talk About Yourself in 3 Months｜English Support
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 5,560China120 / 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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