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.
NativePreply · Japan
⭐️Professional Japanese Teacher Who Passed the National Exam⭐️ Customized Lesson Plans to Fit Your Needs📖 Let's Master Japanese While Having Fun and Achieve Yo…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者、受験者、学び直したい人、みんなにオススメ！ 英語を身につけながら、好きな洋楽を聴きながら、一石二鳥！好きな歌から文法、そして発音を磨く、テキストとは違って、曲のニュアンスからの英語表現と生きた英語を学べます。楽しく歌っているうちに身につけられます。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
作為大學老師有三十多年的教學經驗。可以用中文解釋
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! I studied art at a Community College in Oregon, U.S.A.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
While having fun learning, you can become fluent in Japanese! 🗣️ With a flexible curriculum, we offer enjoyable lessons that are perfect for you! 🌸💛
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語には漢字ひらがなカタカナと3種類もあります。日本語の読み書きには困らないけど、ちょっと上手に書いてみたい方‼️ご指導いたします。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Eng&Chinese/Original Material
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher for 5 years
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I grew up in both Japan and the UK, giving me unique, firsthand insight into both English language communication and bicultural understanding.
NativePreply · Japan
Top 10% of Japanese tutor 2025| SUPER FRIENDLY SENSEI for beginners! | Preply official certified tutor
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Wanna talk with Japanese people?
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🤠All Levels | All Ages🤠
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
✅Beginners class ✅Conversation ✅Journals exchange ✅Writing ✅Reading
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Born and raised in Japan, I have over two years of experience tutoring English to children.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🗣️ Self-Studying Japanese? Start Speaking Naturally 🇯🇵
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でニュースを聞き、それについて話します！やさしいことばニュース(NEWS WEB EASY)を使って勉強します。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
You can do ★★ in Japanese !
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese language teacher with a national certification.
Teaches A1–C1
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I am from Japan and have experience working as an interpreter for an athletic team.
NativePreply · Japan
Let's take it easy and enjoy the journey together! I’d love for you to share lots about your culture and language in Japanese.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味（きょうみ）が あることや、きょうの できごとを、日本語（にほんご）で 自由（じゆう）に 話（はな）しましょう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌺English🌸Beginner🇯🇵Kids🧡Adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🔥One of italki’s “Most Popular This Week”╏🏆Top 20% of teachers by bookings
Teaches A1–C2
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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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Updated September 30, 2026
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