5,665 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,665 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.
3,640 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Practice Conversation and Improve 1000%!!
FindTutors
🇯🇵 Learn How To Read and Write Kanji For A Real Japanese Experience! 🏯
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
集中して合格を目指す特別プログラム！
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, I'm Meg. I graduated with a degree in Economics and live in Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Adults|Business
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸A Calm, Supportive Space to Learn Japanese – From Zero to N3🌸
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.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese class at university
FindTutors
Native Japanese speaker based in London with experience working in bilingual international environments
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
オンラインレッスンに集中が出来ず、最後の方はついつい怒ってしまうという保護者の方のご要望にお応えして短い時間のレッスンをご用意しました。 集中が続く短い時間にたくさんの課題をやって欲しい。 一つの課題を通してゆっくり話を聞きだして欲しい。などなどご希望に出来るだけお答えしレッスンを行いたいと考えています。
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Master of Science in International and European Politics.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Group teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
9/27(日)はレッスンをお 休みさせていただきます。よろしくお願いします。
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【message】 I am also learning a foreign language, so I understand how difficult language learning can be. The shortest way to learn a language is to continue st…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–B2
FindTutors
I am a native Japanese speaker and have a passion for teaching Japanese.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ご要望にお応えして新登場！たっぷり学べる35分レッスン！ 30名以上のマンツーマンレッスンの経験から生まれた、「集中が続く」「楽しい」「学びがいっぱい」のバランスを考えた、お子様にぴったりの35分レッスンです！
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, nice to meet you. My hobbies are reading, backpacking, and football (soccer).
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語基礎、日本語会話 専門
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced online Japanese teacher!経験豊富 な日本語教師です♪( ´▽｀)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Not Just Japanese, Understand Japan! Build real skills through structured lessons & natural conversation. Explore history, food & culture beyond the textbook.…
FindTutors
I'm a native Japanese speaker who loves helping learners feel confident and comfortable using real, natural Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
中級レベル以上の文法を学びながら、会話力も鍛えるレッスンです。
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I am half Japanese and half American, born and raised in Japan, but I have lived most of my life abroad.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣️Speak Japanese Now!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn real Japanese while having fun with me ! I would be your favorite Sensei and friend :D
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,484 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 | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,209 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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.
Japan3,480 / 5,665
Taiwan152 / 5,665
China123 / 5,665South Korea65 / 5,665
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,665
United States32 / 5,665
Philippines15 / 5,665
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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 30, 2026
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