5,513 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,513 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.
996 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Casual Japanese for Beginners & Japan Lovers!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Qualified Teacher🥇Eng OK!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
italkiなどを通じて、外国籍の方の日本転職を100名以上サポートしてきました。 日本就職には、プロが知っている情報が重要です。 あなたの活動スタイルに合わせたレッスンを一緒にしていきましょう😊
Teaches A2–B2
NativePreply · Japan
🌟 Certified Professional Japanese Tutor🌟 (Preply Business Approved) Instructors certified by the Japanese government as a Japanese language teacher. Simple and…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Starter~Business,Conversation
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師資格🏅4000時間授業経験⬆️会話力🗣️文法マスター💎読み書き📝ビジネス英語👩🏼💼英語・中国語🙆🏻♀️オンラインで多数のビジネスマン&小中高校生に教えた経験有🔵
Teaches A1–C2
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NativePreply · Japan
🌟 Bilingual Japanese Tutor (Japanese/English) 🌟 Beginners absolutely welcome! It's totally okay to make mistakes 😊 Available for daily conversation, business,…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional in business Japanese and everyday conversation! **ビジネス日本語と日常会話のプロ**です！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified native Japanese teacher with more than 10 years of experience.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Travel|Oral
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Beginners Welcome! Build Your Confidence with Fun & Patient Lessons ✨
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Practical Japanese for Work & Life 🇯🇵 | JLPT • Interviews | English C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏝️5500+ Lessons, Eng OK
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Japanese Tutor | From Beginner to Advanced | Casual Conversation｜Business & Interview Support
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Language Expert | Personalized Lessons | Talk a Lot & Master Practical Japanese | Top 5% Tutor
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Talk!Talk!Talk😄たくさん会話をしよう
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Teacher | Beginners to Business | 25y CEO Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Keio University MA Graduate | Business Experience | Learn Japanese Customs and Culture | Master Natural Conversations
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
For Business & Professionals
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Here to Support Your Japanese Journey ☀️
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Preply Certified Tutor🏅】Beginners Welcome 🔰 Lessons Tailored to You | From daily conversation to travel and business Japanese🌸
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語講師20年歴、中国語(中)、
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's master natural Japanese the most quickly. Beginners and JLPT learners are also very welcome.
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,091 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 51 | $34 | $27–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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.
Japan3,354 / 5,513
Taiwan151 / 5,513
China120 / 5,513
South Korea63 / 5,513
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,513
United States31 / 5,513
Philippines14 / 5,513
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Updated September 29, 2026
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