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.
5,560 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Voscours
Professeur de japonais pour: - découverte de la langue - apprendre pour le plaisir - préparer un examen - préparation d'un voyage
NativeCafetalk · Japan
単に日本語を翻訳するのではなく、英語でのビジネス交渉の仕方、英語でのテレカンをする際には何を注意するのか、等を講師のビジネスの経験に基づいてレッスンします。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Classes available in English
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
関西弁も教えれますよ！ I can also teach Kansai dialect ;)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have fun studying Japanese!
Voscours
Professeur de japonais, vivant au Japon. Donne cours de japonais
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Focus on Interaction
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
フレンドリーで、話しやすい日本語の先生♪
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have fun and naturally learn Japanese!
Voscours
professeur avec keiken
NativeCafetalk · Japan
多読、文法、日常会話などをいっしょに勉強しましょう。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Anime, English OK, JLPT
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher to boost listening & speaking! 国家資格を持つ日本語教師による【聞く＆話す力】を育てるリアル日本語会話レッスン！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🏅 Preply Certified Tutor! ✨ The more you speak, the more fun Japanese becomes 😊 🌸 Helping my students grow in Japanese is my greatest joy 😊 🗣️ Personalized les…
Letuelezioni
Lezioni private di lingua giapponese
NativeCafetalk · Japan
カメラOFFでもONでも。ネイティブと話してみましょう
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Available in Korean & English
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Tokyo Native 🗼| Beginner Friendly ☺️| Conversation & Travel Japanese 💬🇯🇵
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Supporting Your Dreams in Japanese 🌈 Personalized Lessons Tailored to Your Goals 💎 Creating a Comfortable Atmosphere for You to Speak Freely 🤝
Letuelezioni
Insegnante madrelingua giapponese offre lezioni on line per tutte le età.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
やさしい日本語で書かれたニュースを一緒に読んで勉強しましょう！
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Fun and Practicle
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly &Flexible. にほんごをまなぼう、にほんごでまなぼう。
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 | 1,135 | $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 / 5,560Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 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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