1,326 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $26 at the median, across the 1,326 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $18 and $34 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
Picked from 1,326 tutors on 12 platforms by what students say, teaching experience and qualifications. No platform gets more than 3 places, and nobody pays to be here. How we pick
Wyzant
Native (likely) · ★ 5.0 (1,689) · 12 years teaching · Teaching degree · Usually within an hour
Wyzant
Native (likely) · ★ 5.0 (4,955) · 10,000+ hours taught · Teaching degree
Wyzant
★ 5.0 (2,629) · 6 years teaching · Language degree · Usually within an hour
AmazingTalker · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (4,735) · 5,000+ lessons · Professional teacher
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
★ 5.0 (2,767) · 5,000+ lessons · Professional teacher
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
★ 5.0 (2,677) · 5,000+ lessons · Professional teacher
Verbling · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (2,418) · 2,000+ lessons · TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Preply · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (89) · 3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons · TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Preply · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (97) · 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons · TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Verbling · United States
Native · ★ 5.0 (1,808) · 2,000+ lessons
1,326 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Industrial Design and I am a native Japanese speaker.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Start Learning Japanese Today! All Levels Welcome!!!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😍Through TV Shows😍
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
LanguaTalk · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor (12+ Years) | Beginners Welcome 🌸 JLPT | Travel Prep
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
I love learning other languages and I enjoy talking with people from all over the world exchanging the culture. I have over 25 years' experience in teaching la…
Teaches A1–C2
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NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Coach | 25+ Yrs Exp. | Business & Conversation
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés online desde cero | Clases personalizadas + JLPT
Tutor Hunt
I am a Japanese Teacher at a British boarding school and a specialized college catering to individuals with special educational needs.
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者大歓迎！英語でサポートできる日本語ネイティブ講師 Beginners Welcome! Native Japanese Tutor with English Support
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Online japanese lesson available. いっしょに日本語を勉強しましょう!!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · United States
We can speak with English! Chat with English!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the U.S., where I lived in California for 7 years.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic~Business｜10 years ex
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Japanese Language & Fluency Coach | PhD in Japanese History
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
LanguaTalk · Japan
Certified tutor with over 3,000 lessons of experience, All are welcome!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Hello everyone!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Maximize your speaking time
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases economicas online de Japonés para todos los nivel
Teaches A1–C2
Tutor Hunt
I am a native Japanese speaker raised in Tokyo and moved to England ten years ago to settle down with my family.
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語で学べる！3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Learn Japanese with a qualified Japanese teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
６歳くらいまでのお子様対象、英語が初めてのお子様大歓迎♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($10), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 413 | $26 | $20–$32 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 284 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Preply | 228 | $36 | $30–$45 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 164 | $17 | $9.85–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 73 | $10 | $6.32–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 40 | $15 | $12–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Wyzant | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Classgap | 29 | $24 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 27 | $30 | $25–$36 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Apprentus | 14 | $38 | $29–$51 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan966 / 1,326Taiwan43 / 1,326
China28 / 1,326
South Korea20 / 1,326
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326United States6 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
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How we collect this data
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 19, 2026
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