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.
4,190 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Mistakes welcome! 🎉 Let's chat, laugh, and grow your Japanese naturally.🌱🚀
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 You will love Japan even more! 🌸 Let’s enjoy learning Japanese with fun, personalized lessons full of smiles! 🥳🤝🌈 Are you ready to take the first step with m…
FindTutors
Showing you the true beauty of Japanese so you can fall in love with Japan even more.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese in ENGLISH/KOREAN/GERMAN step by step! (^-^)
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have Eiken Grade 1 and my TOEIC score is 985.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Fundamental
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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
Certified Japanese teacher with over 2 years of experience in teaching online
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Taught Over 100 Students|English Support|Beginner welcome|Engaging Lessons!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
I'm a native Japanese speaker from Tokyo, currently working as an R&D engineer.I focus on everyday, useful Japanese.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
(/・ω・)/{Let's have a fun Japanese lesson in your free time!
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I have a Bachelor's degree in English and studied abroad in the U.S.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸9月下旬から1か月半、産休をいただきます🙇♀️🌸
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏅 Top 1% of Japanese instructor in2022 🌸 Licensed Kindergarten Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🥳 Build confidence speaking Japanese in about 6 months🌎 Trilingual Japanese Tutor｜Beginners & Kids Welcome🔰Fun & supportive lessons🤝
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
I have taught Japanese to high school pupils, university students and members of the general public in the UK.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書はクローズ！日本語で “いま” をおしゃべりする自由な部屋☕✨ （多言語MIXも大歓迎！文法を気にせず楽しく話そう！）
NativeEngoo · Japan
Drawing on my work experience at U.S.-based airlines and law firms, I provide instruction as a Certified English Pronunciation Instructor specializing in…
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner to Advanced Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Your Friendly Teacher 🌸 No worries about making mistakes. Let's enjoy gentle Japanese lessons at your own pace. Together, we'll achieve "understanding" and "sp…
FindTutors
Native Japanese Speaker | Beginner to Advanced | Online Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Theme Talk
NativeEngoo · Japan
I studied microbiology at universities in the U.S.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Fundamental|Oral
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
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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 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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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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