4,128 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,128 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.19. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,128 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I have a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Culture and lived in the United States for about six years.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Taka老師｜會話・語彙強化｜自然日語
Teaches A1–C2
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Verbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Experienced native Japanese language instructor
NativePreply · Japan
Let's Become Friends! ❤️ Beginners Welcome 🔰 I'm Here to Support You All the Way to Your Goals 🫶 You'll Have So Much Fun in My Lessons, You Won't Be Able to St…
LanguaTalk · Japan
20 years experienced teacher specialized for beginners, 10,000+ online lessons
Teaches A1–C2
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Letuelezioni
Corsi di lingua giapponese da principiante ad avanzato
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Learn Japanese (alphabet, basics, conversations,...)
Teaches A1–C2
Tutor Hunt
Have been a professional Japanese translator for the last four years.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書の日本語から一歩先へ。自分のことを日本語で自由に話してみませんか？
NativeEngoo · Japan
I moved to Seattle after graduating from high school in Japan to study.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English and Chinese Fluent
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Master in Education w/12+ years of Japanese Tutoring (Native)
NativePreply · Japan
Certified online tutor with 2 years of experience
LanguaTalk · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor with MA Language Pedagogy(Japanese)
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
“Each student is unique — I teach with heart, patience, and trust.”
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés desde cero!
Classgap · Spain
Language teacher with 4 years of experience
Teaches A1–A2
Apprentus
🇯🇵 中級日本語 Intermediate Japanese for non native speakers
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法 聞き取り 会話 読解 単語まで、全部できちゃうALL IN ONEレッスンです。動画音声共有を使いますので、ZOOMでレッスンします
Tutor Hunt
I am a qualified native Japanese teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience in the UK and Japan.
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 370 | $17 | $13–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 23 | $34 | $29–$50 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 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.
Japan2,316 / 4,128
South Korea42 / 4,128
Taiwan35 / 4,128
China34 / 4,128
United States22 / 4,128Spain12 / 4,128
Italy12 / 4,128
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Updated September 28, 2026
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