6,692 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,692 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.
16 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native (likely)LanguaTalk · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor (12+ Years) | Beginners Welcome 🌸 JLPT | Travel Prep
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
Certified tutor with over 3,000 lessons of experience, All are welcome!
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
Native (likely)LanguaTalk · Japan
Friendly experienced native Japanese tutor offering individually tailored lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Native (likely)LanguaTalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese! For all age learner, welcome!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
20 years experienced teacher specialized for beginners, 10,000+ online lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor with MA Language Pedagogy(Japanese)
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.
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
7 year's experienced Japanese Teacher, available also for super Beginner!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with varied experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Native (likely)LanguaTalk · Japan
Riku🏋Teaches Japanese in English and Spanish👨🏫Learn Japanese right now💪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher since 1994 offers beginner level and conversation course
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Native (likely)LanguaTalk · Japan
💗 Eriko 👩🏫 10+ yrs Exp. 💪 Expert in grammar and speaking 👄 Direct Method 🥘 Spanish fluent
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
Professional Japanese teacher with over 3000 lessons of experience teaching online!
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
Native certified Japanese teacher in London, teaching in English and Portuguese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
Creative Japanese Tutor - every lesson will be unique, fun and practical! 😀
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
Learn Japanese with laughter! Most students start speaking in just 3 months.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
Qualified Japanese teacher with 7 years of experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (2,158 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 | 2,158 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,489 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 946 | $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 | 728 | $11 | $7.58–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 257 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 73 | $23 | $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 | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 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.
Japan4,382 / 6,692
Taiwan165 / 6,692
China149 / 6,692
South Korea75 / 6,692
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,692
United States39 / 6,692
Philippines18 / 6,692
Italy18 / 6,692SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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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 6, 2026
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