6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,424 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,584 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Wherever you are in your Japanese journey, I'll get you to that 'wait, I understood that!' moment!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
子供 / 成人 / 会話 / JLPT / アニメ / 旅行
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Qualified Japanese tutor from Japan. Let’s build confidence in your Japanese with me!
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I am Japanese native speaker. I give online lessons tailored to your level and learning needs.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで にほんごをまなびましょう！ 自由に話をして語彙や表現をふやしましょう！ Let’s learn Japanese through free conversation! Talk freely and expand your vocabulary and expressions!
NativeEngoo · Japan
After several years of experience working as a translator and interpreter in the corporate world, I now also tutor English to elementary school students at a…
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
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾Business Japanese🌸Native
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Preply Certified Tutor🏅English is OK! 🌸 I will support you kindly and let you learn at your own pace while having fun. 🥰 My lessons are conversation-centered a…
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Native Japanese who can cover the topics from early age learning to business occasion
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
何か自分の興味あることで英語を勉強しませんか？ 楽しんで勉強するのが一番です。
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Mai. I am a pharmacist who is also aiming to obtain a Master of Science in Clinical Pharmacy in England.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly teacher and experienced proofreader
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Communicational Japanese💖
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Support in French and English / Focus on Conversation / Beginners Welcome / For Kids and Adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
A supportive and friendly tutor who loves helping students improve their Japanese skills at any level
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めて私のレッスンを予約される方のためのレッスンです。気軽にお話ししましょう。This lesson is for those who are booking my lesson for the first time. Please feel free to talk.
NativeEngoo · Japan
I grew up going back and forth between Indonesia and Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐You can start From Scratch!⭐Top1% tutor⭐ JLPT / KIDS / Teach in English, Russian, Spanish
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
Native JapanesePro🌟Coach
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
6+ years of experience /Polyglot（🗣🇬🇧🇯🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸) JLPT preparation tutor with 7 years’ experience. Expert in teaching Japanese pronunciation
FindTutors
I would happy to help you with learning about Japanese language and culture:)
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
いろいろな話題について話そう！
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, everyone!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 | 1,968 | $20 | $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.
Japan4,166 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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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 October 1, 2026
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