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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者大歓迎！英語でサポートできる日本語ネイティブ講師 Beginners Welcome! Native Japanese Tutor with English Support
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Japanese from Day 1 🇯🇵 | Beginner-friendly lessons
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Advanced Japanese | Ex-Big Law
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本の航空会社で7年間、客室乗務員（Cabin crew）として海外や国内線で勤務しました。沢山の人とお話をした経験があり、他国の文化を学ぶことが大好きです。初めて日本語を学ぶ方も安心してください☺️
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese, Understand Japan, and Feel at Home 🇯🇵
AmazingTalker · United States
Conversation, Business, Travel
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しいから続けられる📚 |サバイバル日本語から初級者のための先生
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese from zero🤗 Start speaking from your first lessons! English & Spanish👌🗣️ I’ll help you learn practical Japanese! Travel✈️, Everyday conversation, JLPT…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation 😊JLPT📚 All levels
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者からディスカッションまで大歓迎！あなたのペースに寄り添い、生きた会話力を育てます。特定技能（介護）のサバイバル日本語や生活マナーも対応。楽しく深く語り合いましょう！
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🏫Licensed Ex-Elementary Teacher (7 yrs exp) 🐣Beginner Friendly & English Support! 🌸 Kids & Adults welcome!
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
💫Special Offer✅popular teacher
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Learn Real Japanese Conversation with a Native Speaker|Beginner Friendly| Genki & English Support
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Teacher Assistant Experience✨ Beginners are welcome! I used to volunteer as an language assistant in U.S. That experience was incredibly enjoyable and…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Travel/Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Sensei★Conversation practice! Beginners are welcomed! I can help you in English! 楽しく話しましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome! Let's Have Fun and Improve Your Japanese Fast!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Exam support by pro🏫
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher |Grammar & Conversation | Minna no Nihongo |Beginners Welcome
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
From Understanding to Speaking 🌸 Beginners Welcome! Natural Japanese through Input + Output!
AmazingTalker · South Korea
👉 Daily conversation, JLPT N3👈
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく日本語で会話をしよう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌟Focus on Conversation 🌟Travel Japanese 🌟Beginners Welcome 🌟English Support Available
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Careful and gentle guidance
Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560South 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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