6,645 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,645 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
6,645 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
English Support Available 🌸 Beginner to Advanced 🙆♀️
Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Insegnante di giapponese madrelingua-level — tutti i livelli, preparazione JLPT Insegnante di giapponese madrelingua-level — tutti i livelli, preparazione JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートーク、質問、なんでもOK！楽しくお話ししましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Tomoki. I was born and raised in Japan, and I have experience living and studying in Toronto, Canada.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🍀500+ reviews and a high retention rate | JLPT specialist
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Hobby|Basic
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️【 10 Years of 1-on-1 Coaching】 All Levels Welcome 🌼I’ll support you all the way to your goal 🥰🪽 Fun, original lessons that build your confidence 📕
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Professeur de japonais niveau débutant
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Recommended for those who want to focus on learning grammar.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Marian! I lived in New York for two years while in university, where I studied Business and English.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's talk with native Japanese !
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Grammar|Conversation|JLPT N4
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 15+ years of teaching excellence! Start your Japanese journey today - fun classes await you! ✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Professeur de japonais en visio débutant-intermédiaire - avancé
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
いろんな質問をします。スピーキングのちからをつけましょう。話す話題がない人にもおすすめです。SHORTの２倍の時間の５０分間、じっくり話す練習ができます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of General Education and studied Education, PE, and Sports Management.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
リラックスして、楽しく、たくさん話しましょう！生徒のレベル、目標に合わせたレッスンをします。
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversational English
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Italy
Friendly Japanese Tutor with good experience.
FindTutors
🌸Learn Japanese with me in a fun and natural way, starting from beginner level! 😊✊🏻✨ I will support your efforts! Let’s achieve your goals and dreams! 😆🌼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
進学/仕事/生活、どんなことでもOK、 もし、あなたが困っていること、 悩んでいること、 日本語で話してみてください！ もちろん、雑談もOK!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I'm Kae from Japan. I speak Japanese, English, and Spanish.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s talk about something interesting in Japanese 🇯🇵🏯🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak Chinese & English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (2,163 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 | 2,163 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,485 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 932 | $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 | 706 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 248 | 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 | 29 | $50 | $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.
Japan4,348 / 6,645Taiwan161 / 6,645
China149 / 6,645
South Korea73 / 6,645Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,645
United States39 / 6,645Italy18 / 6,645
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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 October 2, 2026
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