6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 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.
661 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese teacher in Germany! Fun to learn!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Former Japanese Company Manager (18+ yrs) | Involved in corporate planning, investment decisions, and executive-level discussions. | Practical Japanese skills…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Build your ability to explain work-related topics in Japanese by answering questions about your job and workplace. This lesson is also recommended for job inte…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speak English with Confidence
Teaches A1–A2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
こんにちは！Easygoing Japanese instructor🌸 Certified language instructor with over 8years of experiences
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.
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵🗣️ Supporting you in Chinese and English✨ Beginners/Conversation/Travel/Interviews✅ A pro at creating classes where you can confidently "speak"
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で考え、話す楽しさを体験しましょう！ 自由に話をして語彙や表現をふやしましょう！ Let’s learn Japanese through free conversation! Talk freely and expand your vocabulary and expressions!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Fundamental
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
English & Chinese👌JLPT, Interviews & Japan Travel｜Hall of Fame Instructor with Proven Result｜
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor & Former Career Advisor 🌱 From Total Beginners to Business Professionals 💬 Practical Japanese tailored to your goals (Small Talk to Interview Pr…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でニュースを聞き、それについて話します！やさしいことばニュース(NEWS WEB EASY)を使って勉強します。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conv｜Gram｜JLPT｜Biz｜AI
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% Japanese teachers in ITALKI. I passed the Japanese teaching certification exam and taught man
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with a native-speaking HR professional📗 Master everything from business Japanese for work ,school,travel and life✨ 10+ years of experience at HR…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
最強の「ビジネス日本語」を身につけよう！ 最高のあなたを「最強の日本語」で表現しませんか。 ~Express your best self with the ultimate Japanese~ 今春、社会人になる人、大歓迎！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️ Conversation✈️ Travel🎌 JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Awarded Top 1% Japanese Tutor-Interview Prep, JLPT & Conversation-
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Double-certified Japanese teacher. I will teach you usable Japanese for business, travel, and interviews.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
発音矯正、隙間時間に
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English and Chinese Fluent
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $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 | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
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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 November 12, 2026
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