5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 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.
1,084 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Your Japanese Partner for Conversation, JLPT, and Reading Fun! 회화, JLPT, 원서 읽기까지! 여러분의 일본어 학습 파트너가 되어 드립니다. 会話・JLPT・読書まで！あなたの「やりたい」に寄り添う日本語パートナー。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸speaking🌸native speaker
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn natural Japanese for conversation & JLPT｜Clear grammar in English 👍
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸Start Learning Japanese from Zero🌸 | English OK 🔤 🗣️ Gentle, Fun & Easy-to-Follow Conversation Lessons 📘 JLPT N3–N5
Voscours
JLPT N1 / je vis à Tokyo depuis 2019
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めて私のレッスンを予約される方のためのレッスンです。気軽にお話ししましょう。This lesson is for those who are booking my lesson for the first time. Please feel free to talk.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
👩🏫Fun🌸friendly🎉effective
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
10年以上の指導経験と資格で、あなたの日本語をサポートします！(Over 10 years of experience helping students master Japanese.)
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Philippines
Learn Japanese from a JLPT N1 Passer with a Linguistics background!
Letuelezioni
Impara il giapponese con un insegnante certificato JLPT N3 che ha vissuto e studiato un anno intero a Osaka
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語学習の「迷い」を25分で整理します。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👑Certified Japanese Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
💮 All levels are welcome! (👶For those who have zero experience to who need Business Japanese🧑💼)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners to JLPT N3 and Business
FindTutors
Japanese tutor. Honours degree in Japanese with year abroad. JLPT N2.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start studying Japanese!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏅Fun Conversation practices🏅
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A2–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese lessons ✨ Build confidence with a certified teacher (17+ yrs) 📚| For Adults
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Conversational Japanese | JLPT N5–N2 | Business Japanese | Japanese for Travel & Work
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C1
Voscours
Étudiant en master, cours de soutien de japonais et de préparation au test du JLPT.
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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 | 1,135 | $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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560Philippines14 / 5,560
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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 29, 2026
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