6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,204 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation🦋Beginner⭐️Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · United States
Japanese Tutor for Adults Seeking Long‑Term Fluency
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格（しかく）のある日本語 教師（きょうし）です。
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Español para extranjeros, japonés, chino, inglés para niños y adultos
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「読めた！」が自信になるフォニックスレッスン
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner/Gojuon/Cantonese/
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
🌸 Master Japanese with me: Fun, Easy, and Effortless Learning! 🌸
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️ Travel Japanese | 🌱 Beginners | 🎈 Kids Welcome | 💼 Business Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Japanese Tutor, MA Honor degree in Japanese, with previous experience offering private language lessons for children and adults on
NativeCafetalk · Japan
小学生や中学生の英検対策を行います。語彙や発音練習など総合的な学習を行います。回答に導くための考え方もみにつけます
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語・中国語レッスン可能👌
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Casual Japanese for Beginners & Japan Lovers!
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher | Speak Naturally & Confidently
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
I'm Japanese, I'd like to teach Japanese to children and adults online. l have a lot of experience to teach knowledge and skills.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Build your confidence speaking Japanese at nursery, kindergarten, and elementary school!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Lesson6000＋🌟 Beginner~Advanced
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese and share stories about the world with a teacher who has traveled to 60 countries!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
5years of teaching experience🌸🍃 子ども〜大人まで言語指導経験有🌸日本語初心者でも安心して、楽しくレッスンをしましょう✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
FindTutors
Lessons to be adjusted to each students goal. Beginners and children are very welcome. I'll teach step by step. I make my lessons comply with your aim of study…
NativeCafetalk · United States
Relaxed conversation + practical speaking, listening, presentation & discussion skills: Advanced
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation, kids & adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Enjoy Japanese conversation class
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
I would like to teach Japanese to child or adult.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Kinako🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners Welcome!
Teaches A1–A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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How we collect this data
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 30, 2026
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