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.
1,161 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation・Travel Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese & English Speaker - Beginner to advanced - all welcome!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Japanese Introduction
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【中上級者向け】自然な日常会話＆元IT企業のビジネス日本語 / Advanced Japanese: Casual & Business
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Malaysia
😍Critical thinking 😍
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's enjoy learning Real-Life Japanese for Work & Daily Life
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese tutor 6 years
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher | 11+ Yrs in University Int'l Center & Global Business Background!
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Beginner|JLPT N4|Fundamental
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced in India | Patient & Friendly Japanese Lessons with a teacher from Kansai area
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
TOEIC 925 🎓 Chinese 3th Class
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
High-context Japanese communication for business and professional settings
Teaches B1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation|Beginner|JLPT N5
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Philippines
Fun and engaging lessons for all nationalities of all ages! A teacher with 14 years of experience 🎶
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Business
Nativeitalki · Japan
小学校・幼稚園教員免許保有｜敬語、就職面接｜27年の社会経験｜17年のITエンジニア｜帰化試験 ｜法学検定2級｜公務員合格
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
experienced teacher💪
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【ビジネススピーチコンテスト優勝者】7年間の講師経験×マルチリンガル日系メーカー社員！
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
English, Japanese,Cantonese
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
【旅行会話✈️JLPT試験対策💬日本語面接👔】 🌟資格保持の講師による徹底レッスン！！🌟
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Biz JP/Interview/News Focus/N1
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
２年の日本語教師経験＊Jap. ⇔ Eng. 翻訳経験あります
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥 AT debut price 🔥
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 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 6,091China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091Philippines16 / 6,091
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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 30, 2026
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