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.
1,114 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Cafetalk · Japan
何でも話して！何でも聞くよ！でも、その中で、役立つフレーズはしっかりアドバイス＆練習。
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Travel|Conversation|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun and Relaxed Personalized Lessons with an Experienced Teacher (+4000Lessons) Living in Spain
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
From learning Hiragana to preparing for JLPT N1 — I can help you at any level!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Soy un profesor de japonés con títulos oficiales de JLPt, y tengo nivel aprox N2-N1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Go beyond N2 & N1! Let's deepen your understanding of Japanese words.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese lessons 🍣✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Brazil
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Kids & Adults | Conversation and JLPT Support
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎌 Certified Japanese Teacher | JLPT N2–N4 Specialist Licensed & nationally certified. From JLPT prep to daily conversation or absolute zero — clear explanation…
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di lingua giapponese dal livello N5 al livello N3 del JLPT
NativeCafetalk · Japan
台湾旅行がもっと安心で楽しくなる30分 旅行でよく使う中国語や現地で役立つコミュニケーション、旅行前の疑問や不安を解消します。
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N2 | Business Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
Verbling · Canada
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher | Build Grammar Confidence & Speak Naturally
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence | Patient Tutor for Adults, Conversation & JLPT N5–N3
FindTutors
Half-Japanese Oxford student with experience working in Japan| Japanese language (inc. JLPT) and culture
NativeCafetalk · Japan
いろんな質問をします。スピーキングのちからをつけましょう。話す話題がない人にもおすすめです。SHORTの２倍の時間の５０分間、じっくり話す練習がで きます。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational Mastery！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
100%日本語！All my lessons are offered in Japanese only.（zoom使用）
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌟 Bilingual Japanese Tutor (Japanese/English) 🌟 Beginners absolutely welcome! It's totally okay to make mistakes 😊 Available for daily conversation, business,…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Professeur niveau natif (JLPT N1) donne cours particulier de Japonais en ligne
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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 / 5,665Taiwan152 / 5,665
China123 / 5,665
South Korea65 / 5,665Hong 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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