5,094 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,094 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,113 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱BEGINNERS welcome🌟All English OK 😊Speaking- Focused Coaching Lessons from ZERO to FLUENT
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Mexico
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
italki · Malaysia
KENJI 🇯🇵📝JLPT日常会话🗣️日语教师正规执照🎓日本生活9年📚10堂全日语游日本✈️中文+日语教学法
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
📒English explanation
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本がもっと好きになる！
Teaches A2–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
beginner Japanese｜speaking｜
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Planning a trip to Japan? 🇯🇵 Learn simple & practical Japanese for travel!
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|JLPT N1
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った講師と初級から日本語を学びましょう
Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌Japanese for Beginners🎌
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🍀Conversation🍀Beginner🍀K-POP
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌸 Friendly, Patient Native Teacher | Beginners Welcome
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🌏Basic🌏Talk🌏Exam🌏TravelChinese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Enjoy learning and steadily level up from beginner to advanced 🇯🇵✨
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Travel| Structured Beginner Support | Certified teacher| Europe-Based
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Beginner|Conversation|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I want you to see me as your friend, not as your teacher !
Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Advanced conversation class🏢
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Conversation-based Japanese lessons for beginners
Teaches A1–A2
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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 |
| AmazingTalker | 903 | $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 |
| italki | 690 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| 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 | 34 | $34 | $27–$45 | 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.
Japan2,974 / 5,094Taiwan150 / 5,094China114 / 5,094South Korea62 / 5,094Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,094
United States28 / 5,094
Philippines14 / 5,094
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Updated September 29, 2026
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