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.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy learning and you will definitely grow to love the Japanese language! Let’s enjoy Japanese lessons!!
Classgap · Spain
Aprende japonés real de manera amena con un profe titulado
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Japanese lessons, beginners to advanced. Master's in Japanese language and culture, five years in Japan.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I'm Taki from Hiroshima, Japan. I'm a native Japanese speaker who can also speak Korean as well as English.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Classes in Japanese！🍁
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's Travel Japan Together ✈️ Through Japanese! ✅ English OK
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.
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
[Enjoy learning and avoid frustration!] We will thoroughly support you with lessons tailored to your needs! 👩🏻💻 We will run with you to your goal (dream) in a…
Letuelezioni
Giapponese per tutti: lezioni su misura e senza stress
NativeCafetalk · Japan
〜読み・書き・意味・成り立ちまで楽しく学びます〜
Classgap · Italy
Teaches A1–A2
Apprentus
Japanese Lessons for Beginners – Learn Practical Japanese with a Native Speake
Teaches A1–B2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I started learning English in my 40s. When I began as a student, I never imagined that I could one day be an online English tutor!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
グループレッスン募集中
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
top 1% italki Japanese teacher in 2022✨
Teaches A1–B2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Enjoy Anime📼, Manga📚, and Movies🎞️ in Japanese! Learn to enjoy without subtitles or translation tools! Let's learn lively Japanese with native speakers!
Tusclasesparticulares
Clase de japonés con libro Minna no nihongo en Online
NativeCafetalk · Japan
小学生未満のお子様、小学生向けの短時間のレッスンです。 少しずつ英語に触れ、アルファベット、単語、簡単なフレーズが言えるようになる練習を楽しくしましょう。
Classgap · Argentina
Teaches A1–B2
Apprentus
Japanese (Any Level, Casual conversation, Leaving Cert, JLPT etc)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, I'm Wata. I lived in the U.S. for 5 years and graduated from a university there.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Game 🎲 Japanese 🎌
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certificated Japanese Teacher with 5 years of experience
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 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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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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