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.
2,218 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese / Practical Japanese / 3 years of experience in teaching at a university
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【English OK ⭕️】 I've worked at Disney in the U.S. and Japan🐭🏰 I'm a teacher, but with a friendly, approachable style. I'll tailor lessons to your level, from be…
FindTutors
Learn Japanese with a Friendly Native Teacher — Beginners Welcome!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Business
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation Coach | Clear Pronunciation, Natural Expressions, Real Communication
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
Frustrated when words don't come out? 🌸 4 years of university experience supporting students! 🎖️ I'll fully back your goals! English OK! 🙆♀️ Let's create a Le…
Voscours
Cours de japonais à distance - débutant à intérmédiaire
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💛All Ages💛Talk|JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【For Beginners to Intermediate Learners】🌟 Based in Europe (Poland) | Over 21+ Five-Star Reviews! Enjoy Japanese Conversations in 6 Months. Conversation lessons…
Voscours
Cours en ligne de japonais pour débutant. Guadeloupe
NativeAmazingTalker · Canada
Business/Conversations
Teaches A2–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese the fun way with a certified Japanese teacher！
Voscours
Cours de japonais pour débutants ou grands débutants
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
“Each student is unique — I teach with heart, patience, and trust.”
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
＼Become someone who can speak with confidence 🌼／ For beginners and intermediate learners thinking, “I’ve studied, but I still can’t speak…” 😖 | English support…
Voscours
Initiation au Japonais, Cours d'Anglais et Espagnol débutant
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Coach with Japanese😎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professionally qualified Japanese teacher with extensive teaching experience👘楽しく日本語を学びましょう🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Know the words but can't speak? 🌻 Certified teacher specializing in speaking confidence for self-learners! (EN🇺🇸/KR🇰🇷 Support)
Voscours
Cours de Japonais pour débutants/intermédiaires
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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 / 5,560
Spain12 / 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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