6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,424 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
6,424 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher and 10 years experience
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
N5-N1 | Beginners→High Level
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · United States
JLPT N1+ ・ JPN MAJ ・ Podcast Host
Tusclases
clases de japones en xalapa para extranjeros
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの練習したい英会話・文法・単語に合わせたオーダーメイドレッスン！
Nativeitalki · Japan
4 years experience as a Japanese teacher, 5 star reviews from 110 students!
Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Licensed👨🎓Trip♨️Culture⛩️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
A Japanese teacher from Gifu Prefecture with 7 years of experience teaching at an agricultural high school. Raise your Japanese level through practical role-pl…
Tusclases
Clases de Japones Online Personalizadas Multinivel
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
現役アナウンサーと学ぶ「印象がアップする日本語」
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
2026 limited discounted price
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🔰Beginners Are Very Welcome🔰｜English & Spanish Support A supportive Japanese teacher who makes learning fun. From travel and everyday conversation to living in…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tusclases
Clases de japonés online me especial o en que pases N5
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
テキストを使って日本語の勉強をしましょう
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Japanese Instructor | Conversa
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
From Beginners to Advanced - Learn Real Japanese in a Fun Way! 🌟 Speak with Confidence 💪 English Support Available 🌏 Kansai Dialect Lessons Too 🌱
Tusclases
Profesora de japonés con más de 8 años de experiencia
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めて私のレッスンを受ける方のためのレッスンです。 自分の日本語のレベルが分からず、困っていませんか？ どのレッスンを受ければいいか、悩んでいませんか？ レッスンを予約する前に、一度講師と話してみたいと思う方にこのカウンセリングをお勧めします！ このカウンセリングでは日本語レベルチェックをして、生徒さんの日本語を伸ば…
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build your Japanese brain with my personalized one-on-one lessons. Motivated learners welcome !🗣️
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
Teaches A1–A2
Preply · Egypt
Arabic & English OK! Passed JLPT N2 + scored 5/5 on the AP Japanese Exam + grew up in Japan for 10 years. 🇯🇵✨ Learn Japanese at your own pace, from daily conve…
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
Aprende Japones a tu ritmo y sin salir de casa
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 | 1,968 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan4,166 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
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Updated October 1, 2026
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