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.
2,700 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🔰 Beginners Welcome!✨🐣 Fun Japanese lessons that start from your “interests” 💞and lead you to the joy of saying “I made myself understood!” 🇯🇵💟🍣Preply professi…
Tusclases
Clases de Japonés para niños, jóvenes y adultos, Nivel Inicial y Básico
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
画像やイラスト、図を見ながら、自分の言葉で英語を話す練習をしていきます。まずは、 「完璧な英語を話すこと」よりも 「英語を口に出すこと」に慣れることを大切にしています☆
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic Japanese｜Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しんで日本語を話しましょう！フレンドリーな日本語講師
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
💌 From Your Future Self - I Can Speak Japanese! | Super Tutor for Beginners🥇
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Tusclases
Aprende Japonés para principiantes: con enfoque práctico, facil y accesible
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Use your spare minutes wisely. Time-efficient Japanese conversation practice.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💎2000⁺ lessons | all levels💎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
13年の教師経験があります!
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · India
Certified tutor taking all responsibilities for your course with guarantee
Teaches A1–A2
Voscours
Cours de japonais pour débutants ou intermédiaires
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have fun learning Japanese together and work towards being able to hold a conversation♪
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English/Chinese OK!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
📣 Sarò in ferie dal 20 al 27 settembre 🌴
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher who can speak English with five years of experience 👩🏫
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Voscours
Cours de japonais niveau débutant :) enfants et adultes
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく読み書きができるようになろう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation / Grammar / JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
italki · South Korea
Japanese language skills; 5+ years of experience as a Korean instructor;
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Gentle Japanese lessons for new learners.🌼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Voscours
Diplômé d'une licence LEA en japonais, je donne des cours du niveau débutant à intermédiaire
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Graduate from "Textbook Japanese"! Master natural "Tame-guchi" to connect with your Japanese friends.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Fundamental
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 6,091South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United 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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