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.
2,619 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸Afraid of making mistakes? 15 years of experience helping you express yourself naturally. Not just lessons—let’s grow together in a safe, supportive environme…
FindTutors
Turn “Japanese is difficult 😥” into “Japanese is fun! 😁”
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · France
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
韓国語で書かれた話を読んだり、聞いたりするレッスンです
Teaches A1–C1
Apprentus
Japanese for anime, travel, and conversation! Online Japanese lessons for all levels
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I started learning English in my 40s. When I began as a student, I never imagined that I could one day be an online English tutor!
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.
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner | JLPT N5˜N1
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · United States
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% Japanese Teacher! Learn to Speak Like a Local with a Native Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
✅JLPT |🎬 Film translation |3,000+ Lessons — Let’s Reach Your Goal Together
Voscours
Diplômée d’un collège de langue au Japon, je propose des cours de japonais pour tous les niveaux
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Friendly Native Japanese Teacher. 460+Online Teaching Experience. Beginner -Friendly
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · China
「テキストで勉強した内容普段全然使わない！」と感じていませんか？実際、ネイティブの方が普段どうやって中国語を話しているかを会話しながら教えます^_^
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Japanese conversation! (for beginner-intermediate)
Teaches A1–B2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, I'm Wata. I lived in the U.S. for 5 years and graduated from a university there.
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Teach Japanese as a friend 👭
Teaches A1–B1
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Voice recording available ! Top 1% Japanese teacher in 2022 on italki !!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese from Zero with 4,000+ Lesson Tutor | English & French👌
Letuelezioni
Diplomata in college di lingua in Giappone, propongo lezioni di lingua giapponese per tutti
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · Taiwan
從五十音到旅遊會話，手把手陪你學習日文，上全日文老師課前安心打底！
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Japanese (Any Level, Casual conversation, Leaving Cert, JLPT etc)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor's degree in English and American Literature and a passion for helping others learn the language.
Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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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 29, 2026
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