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.
6,091 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy a relaxed and fun conversation about your favorite topics.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Flexible, beginner-friendly Japanese lessons with manga, and global perspective.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT/EJU/free conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎯 JLPT N5–N3 | Personalized Study Plans & Practical Japanese
Letuelezioni
Offerta di aiuto compiti con la lingua giapponese
Teaches A1–B2
Cafetalk · South Korea
다이나믹 일본어
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
GENKI／Travel Japanese／Japanese Study Coaching (Build a Daily Study Habit)✏️
Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
口筆譯｜翻譯學｜中日文修辭學｜檢定
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Experience Fun Conversations in Natural Japanese!✨
Letuelezioni
Insegnante intermedio giapponese
Cafetalk · South Korea
旅行ですぐに使える韓国語を楽しく学びましょう！
Nativeitalki · Japan
たのしく日本語で話しましょう🗾どんな方も大歓迎（だいかんげい）です🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
口說強化訓練 ｜教學經驗極豐富
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's enjoy Japanese in conversational style! I worked as a Japanese volunteer at a university and taught Japanese to children in Germany.
Letuelezioni
Corsi e lezioni private di giapponese per studenti e appassionati
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese That Helps You Connect with People in Japan
Nativeitalki · Japan
Textbooks📚️ alone may not be enough.Knowing and using Japanese are different. Feel the difference✨️
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese | Travel Conversation
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
I'm laid-back yet serious. I'm a teacher who loves fun and interesting things that make you smile!
Letuelezioni
Diplomata al linguistico sperimentale cinese offre ripetizioni in giapponese, cinese, inglese, francese e thailandese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
現代語訳で身近に感じる光源氏の世界。
Nativeitalki · Japan
Expert Japanese Teaching: Custom Videos + 25 Years’ Experience 專業日語教學：獨特影片教材 + 25年教學經驗
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
The ultimate place for output
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified tutor with 5 years of experience!
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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 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091South 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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