1,326 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $18 per hour or less: 266 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $26. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
23 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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
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
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
「分かる」から「話せる」へ🎶 友達感覚で楽しく学ぶリアルな日本語‼️ 🗣️英語サポートOK
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 はじめての日本語も安心｜現役日本語学校教師がやさしくサポートします！
Teaches A1–C2
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Nativeitalki · Japan
初級からJLPT対策まで。8年のティーチング経験で、使える日本語を楽しくサポートします！
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation | Speak Naturally & Have Fun! | Beginners Welcome ☃️🤍✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
[1-Yr Coaching Exp・Your Japanese Coach] Never Boring! Learn Natural Japanese with English Support🙆
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
リラックスして楽しく話せるレッスンを一緒にやりましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
100% Japanese teacher
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Native Speaker & Linguistics Graduate 📚 Let's Make Japanese Easy and Logical!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher | Speak Naturally & Confidently
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Mistakes Welcome】Japanese for part-time jobs| Beginners OK |Conversation| Reading| Writing Diaries|
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
フリートークで実際に使える日本語を教えます
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語ネイティブ講師|初心者から気軽に日本語で話しましょう
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
大阪弁日本一周アイドルオタク
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ENG/한국어 OK! 🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Friendly Trilingual Tutor
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Tutor | Fun and Practical Lessons with "GENKI" & "IRODORI"
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor based in Canada🍁 | Boost Your Speaking Skills👑
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語初めての方からレベルアップ試験対策まで対応します
Teaches A1–C1
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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 / 1,326
Taiwan43 / 1,326
China28 / 1,326
South Korea20 / 1,326
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
United States6 / 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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