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.
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
💗 5600+ Teaching Hours ✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸Start Learning Japanese from Zero🌸 | English OK 🔤 🗣️ Gentle, Fun & Easy-to-Follow Conversation Lessons 📘 JLPT N3–N5
Tusclasesparticulares
Learn Japanese Online with Personalized Lessons for All Levels
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
リラックスして日本語を話してみませんか？間違えても大丈夫です。
Nativeitalki · Japan
Lust auf Japanisch? Herzlich willkommen!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Hobby|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners are very welcome ☺️🌷 You don't need to be confident in your Japanese yet! From beginner level and basic grammar to casual conversation, I will suppor…
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de Japonés imparte clases online
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I will teach you Japanese and the Kansai dialect in a fun and serious way. Let's learn together!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified and experienced teacher. Test Prep for JLPT, General Japanese and more.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational✨✈️Fundamentals
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
English OK✨ Beginners are welcome 😊 My lessons are fun, bright, and relaxed- yet real progress🗣️✨
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora japonés y puedo enseñar en 3 idiomas, japonés, inglés, y español.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
大学や会社、アルバイトなど、面接（めんせつ）で使（つか）う日本語を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう。
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher|1,400+ lessons both online/offline| 8yrs exp.|I help parents & anime fans| A mum
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak real Japanese naturally!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
English support is available🇺🇸🇬🇧. Full time Japanese tutor! Have you taken years of Japanese classes but still can't hold a conversation with native speakers😥?…
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases particulares de japonés para principiantes y A2 de todas las edades. LyL e inglés (toda la ESO). Latín (bachillerato).
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
短い時間で、楽しく日本語を話しましょう♪
Nativeitalki · Japan
It’s not only fun — it’s meaningful. I tailor your lessons to fit your time, budget, and personality
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😊English OK/a little Chinese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Italian Easily! I’ll Support Your Japanese Pronunciation with Care
Tusclasesparticulares
profesor de japonés titulado para principiantes/ de niños a adultos online
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本（にほん）の子（こ）どもたちが実際（じっさい）に使（つか）っているカードを使（つか）いながら、ひらがなや基本単語（きほんたんご）を楽（たの）しく覚（おぼ）える初心者向（しょしんしゃむ）けレッスンです＾＾
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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 / 6,091South 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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