1,326 tutors · 12 platforms
1,011 of the 1,326 Japanese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $28 per hour, compared with $22 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
504 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Native Speaker & Linguistics Graduate 📚 Let's Make Japanese Easy and Logical!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start Japanese! From reading Hiragana to JLPT 5
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
１０ years of experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, everyone! My name is Kaori. I have been tutoring English for more than 20 years.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Experienced language tutor(1 year of English / More than 2 year of Japanese)
Nativeitalki · Japan
＜「Nozomi（希望・きぼう）」という名のように希望や自信を届ける先生 ＞
Teaches A1–C1
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NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start leaning spanish! little by little and enjoy conversation (^-^)
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Ex. 8years / Basic~Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Yuka! I was born and raised in Japan, so I fully understand the challenges of becoming fluent in English.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
🏅 Top 5% Japanese Tutor for Adults | 🇬🇧 UK-Based | Perfect for UK, Europe & Nearby Time Zones |✈️ Travel | 🌸 Beginners | 💬Conversation |📝 JLPT N5–N3
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher | Speak Naturally & Confidently
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation / Free Talk /JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Akihiro. I was born and raised in Iwate, Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
✨ Enjoy a fun, personalized lesson that will make you smile 🤗🫧 👌 Even from zero, it’s totally fine — everyone is welcome! 🌟 Professional Tutor✅ 🎖️ Top 10% of J…
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
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
子供日本語/ORG教材/N2対策
Teaches A2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I am here to help you enjoy English and Japanese.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
✍🏻JLPT/GRAMMAR/TRIP/CONVERSATION✍🏻
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
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Waseda Univ. Love traveling!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Performance Studies.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Beginners Welcome!】 With 3000+ lessons, I’ll help you identify the reasons you’re not improving 👩🏫 Graduate from not being able to speak 🤝 Practical lessons…
Nativeitalki · Japan
MA student in Japanese Language Education/ English OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese lessons 🍣✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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
Brazil6 / 1,326
United States6 / 1,326
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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 19, 2026
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