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.
1,040 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Friendly & patient teacher!
FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor with fluent English: beginner to advanced, for conversational to business
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Train your conversational skills and expressive range through Japanese news!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Ex. 8years / Basic~Business
Teaches A1–C2
Verbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
NativeEngoo · Japan
My name is Chisa! I'm a university student studying International Business Administration.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 JLPT (N4 ~ N1)・J test (A ~ G)・Honorifics・Business etiquette🌸
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Expert Native Japanese Tutor with 2+ Years Experience! Australia-Experienced & Beginner Friendly.
FindTutors
Native-level Japanese speaker giving online lessons. Levels ranging from complete beginners to business level.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Practice how to communicate your strengths naturally in Japanese job interviews. I will give you practical feedback from the perspective of a Japanese hiring i…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏅5700Lesson completed!!🌟
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A2–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I am Taisho. I’m a bilingual English tutor who speaks both English and Japanese fluently.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% Japanese Teacher on italki ★ 10 Years of Experience at Japanese Language Schools
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Real-life Japanese for daily life, culture, and business, from beginner to professional level. Top 5% tutor.
FindTutors
I can give lessons for all the people who are interested in Japan. For travel, study and business, I am ready to teach
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Any topic is fine! Let's have a pleasant conversation and practice speaking a lot!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Waseda Univ. Love traveling!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn natural Japanese for conversation & JLPT｜Clear grammar in English 👍
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Fun conversations with experienced tutor!
FindTutors
JLPT N1 Tutor, Five Years in Japan, Multilingual—Beginner to Business Japanese
Cafetalk · France
In casual and business settings, never get lost!
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Business|Nikken
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 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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Updated September 29, 2026
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