1,326 tutors · 12 platforms
366 of the 1,326 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for the JLPT. Their median price is $33 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
288 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Enjoy Japanese! 🇯🇵 / Basic Grammer / JLPT preparation / Japanese Culture / Advanced Conversation&Discussion // Complete beginners are also absolutely welcome! 🤗
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Waseda Univ. Love traveling!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
8 years of teaching experience & 13 years of living abroad in 4 countries! A professional Japanese tutor with English support. Lessons are fully customized fro…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese lessons 🍣✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Qualified Native Tutor | JLPT & Conversation
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation🗣 | JLPT🈴
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.
NativePreply · Japan
JLPT N2/N3 High Score Strategy｜20+ Years Expert｜Business & Academic Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸speaking🌸native speaker
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have fun learning Japanese! We also use "Minna no Nihongo" to provide beginner to intermediate level lessons and help with JLPT preparation.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
韓国で高校の日本語教師🐰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
From learning Hiragana to preparing for JLPT N1 — I can help you at any level!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👑Certified Japanese Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
✅Certified Pro Tutor Living in Sapporo☃️│💡Fluent English explanation for Beginners│Conversation・JLPT・Business│Productive Homework Provided
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏅Fun Conversation practices🏅
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Practical Japanese for Work & Life 🇯🇵 | JLPT • Interviews | English C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English⭐️Chinese OK🥰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌟 Bilingual Japanese Tutor (Japanese/English) 🌟 Beginners absolutely welcome! It's totally okay to make mistakes 😊 Available for daily conversation, business,…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Classes in Japanese！🍁
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Speak Japanese with Confidence! | Travel • Conversation • JLPT • Japanese Culture | English & Español🌸
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
グループレッスン募集中
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Conversational Japanese | JLPT N5–N2 | Business Japanese | Japanese for Travel & Work
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified🏅3 yrs exp.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Licensed Japanese Teacher (Japan & U.S.) | 8+ Years Experience | Beginners to JLPT N2 | Fun & Motivating Lessons
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👑6klessons/Convo/JLPT/Kids/Biz
Teaches A1–C2
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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
United States6 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
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Updated October 19, 2026
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