6,837 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,837 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,705 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-friendly 🌸 Real Japanese conversation 🇯🇵 English support available ✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
フランス語OK！カフェのようにお茶をしながら、楽しくリラックスして日本語でおしゃべりしましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Conversation-focused Japanese Lessons for Intermediate to Advanced Learners
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese teacher with C1 level of English and 7+ years of business experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun & Natural Japanese Conversation!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Communication 🗣️🌸 From N5 Beginners to Upper-Intermediate in Tokyo 🗼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 25+ years of real-world experience as a corporate executive
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく一緒に日本語を勉強しましょう🍀初級文法クラスはスペイン語話者に提供していますが、フリートーククラスはどなたでも可能です🦋
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
今も学校で日本語を教えている先生です。わたしは日本語を教えるので、あなたの文化や好きなことについて教えてください。一緒に勉強していきましょう☆
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese teacher working at a public junior high school🧚🏻♀️🌈
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
“好き”を通して楽しく学べる日本語！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Business Japanese lesson by a management consultant
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Natural Expression!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Business and Daily Conversations! Practical Japanese Lessons from a Sales Professional
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Brazil
certificated Japanese teacher with real experiences to share! Let's stdy together!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Exchanging languages and enjoying global connection
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
国家資格を持つ日本語教師です。間違えても大丈夫。安心してたくさん話してください。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Language Teacher 5 Yrs｜Daily Conversation(A1-C1)&Grammer&Medical Terms｜Beginners Welcome🔰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher since 2020. Giving private lessons on line or face-to-face.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
italki · China
Qualified Teacher for Adults and Kids/JLPTN1-N5 preparation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
パリの日本語学科がある大学の日本語専攻教授
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Taiwan
🌸Ken老師🌸【現役口譯 & 教師】🌸 💡現居日本大阪🇯🇵 💡零基礎也歡迎報名！ 💡多語言教學沒問題！🇯🇵🇹🇼🇲🇴🇭🇰🇨🇳🇰🇷 （日文、中文、廣東話、韓文授課）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
italki · Portugal
Certified teacher with over 15 years’ experience
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,514 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 987 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 770 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 33 | $52 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,479 / 6,837Taiwan165 / 6,837China156 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837
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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 October 26, 2026
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