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.
1,011 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🗣️ SPEAK JAPANESE FROM DAY 1! 🐣 (English OK!) 🌍 Polyglot Tutor from Osaka🐙 🤝 Your Native Practice Partner & Coach⛩️ Ex-Kyoto Tour Guide
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Mia, a Japanese tutor who was born and raised in Japan.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fun & natural Japanese🗣✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Over 15 Years Experienced 🪭 Fun Native Japanese Teacher!🦸🏻♂️
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have an Associate Degree in English. I was an exchange student in the US and later lived in Australia on a working holiday visa.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5 years+ teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · United States
Japanese Tutor for Adults Seeking Long‑Term Fluency
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I'm a university student in Japan.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸Beginner's Guide Professinal
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🔰 Beginners to Advanced Welcome! ✨ Let's Build Confidence in Japanese Conversation! Spanish and English OK 🌐
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Nice to meet you! My name is Koki.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I'm Ogawa. Native Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome 😊 For Kids, Beginners, & Intermediate Learners | Specialized in Travel & Daily Conversation | 🇯🇵 Elementary, Middle & High School Teacher Lic…
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Yui. I have extensive international experience, having lived abroad in Ireland for one year and the UK for two years.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Osaka sensei from Canada
Teaches A2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Beginners Welcome! Learn English and Spanish too 🙆♀️ Classes to Master Osaka Dialect 🌸
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Master of Arts in Anthropology and a TESOL/TESL/TEFL (100 hours) certificate.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation・Travel Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese Tutor & Pro Performer | Visual Method with Anime-Style Materials (English Support Available for Beginners)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I've always been interested in languages and cultures since my childhood, and tutoring English is the best fit for me.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fundamental|Conversation|JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Teacher with Experience in the UK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I know firsthand that learning a new language can be challenging.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I am a qualified teacher!
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 / 1,326United States6 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 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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