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.
4,542 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Not a teacher, but your ally :) Let's learn Japanese your way.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
$10 Off First Lesson|JLPT|Chat
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Zero beginners to JLPT | Easy-to-follow lessons | Homework & Correction included
Letuelezioni
Mi chiami Kuniko Maruyama e sono giapponese. Dal 2022 mi sono stabilita in Italia, a Empoli. Le mie esperienze lavorative e sopratutto l'ultima in una azienda…
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめてレッスンをうける方に！ 日本語レベルがどれぐらいか確認できます。どうやって進んだらいいか、どんなことを勉強したいか、学習の進め方について相談します。 あなたにぴったりなレッスンをいっしょにさがしていきましょう！
NativeEngoo · Japan
I was born and raised in Japan, and I initially found it difficult to improve my speaking skills.
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
YouTubeチャンネル「あかね的日本語教室」のあかねです。
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
750 lessons experience🎖
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Absolutely Beginner-Friendly Japanese 🌸 From the Basics to Real Confidence｜See Progress in Just 6 Months — Travel, Culture, Daily Life & Business｜Trusted, Frie…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
I would be delighted to be of your assistance in learning Japanese. Native Japanese speaker, IELTS academic 8.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's enjoy Japanese conversation using easy vocabularies!
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Akihiro. I was born and raised in Iwate, Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Specialist for Absolute Beginners & Fun Conversational Lessons!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner|Conversation|Oral🎈
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
A seasoned teacher with 5 years of experience in online Japanese tutoring
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Japanese tutor for beginners. I am Japanese and currently a university student in the UK. I will provide online lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
韓国語未経験者も、基礎をおさえて”亀からウサギまで”効率よく！ᘏ⑅ᘏଓ˚
Nativeitalki · Japan
100% relaxed & fun Japanese class from Australia 🦘
Teaches A2–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I grew up bilingual in Australia and lived in Hiroshima not long ago.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation💁 Travel✈️
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
1. Master Natural Japanese Smoothly with My Original Texts!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés con una profesora nativa titulada en Tokyo
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have fun learning Japanese and culture together! Wainting lesson request from you!
Nativeitalki · Japan
3 year’s experience of teaching Japanese online😁 I got a advanced certificate in teaching Japanese
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 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
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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 October 1, 2026
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