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
I've been teaching Japanese for 14 years. I think you will become more interested in Japanese than you are now! I was studying Korean. I still enjoy watching K…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I spent six years of my childhood in the United States and also studied International Cultures there for one year as an exchange student.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners are welcome💓Accent🗣️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years Experience Fun Lessons for Kids of All Ages ♥️
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I spent a year leading a nomadic lifestyle in the US and various European countries before studying in the UK where I obtained a Master's degree.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Conversational Japanese | JLPT N5–N2 | Business Japanese | Japanese for Travel & Work
NativeEngoo · Japan
My name is Noah. I study Public Health and Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Live in Czech for 3 yrs | Beginners friendly with English support🍀Easy Grammar | Conversation-focused | Travel phrases | Fun atmosphere🌸
NativeEngoo · Japan
My college degree is in Communication Studies, and I have experience working as an English tutor at a juku (Japanese tutoring school).
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Licensed👨🎓Trip♨️Culture⛩️
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Conversation-Focused Japanese | English Support OK | Relaxed & Practical Lessons ☕️ Speak More, Sound More Natural 🗣️
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I'm Haru. I’m a native Japanese speaker, and I earned my master’s degree in the United Kingdom, where I learned more about English language and culture.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
TAKAGI🏆BLCU🎓Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Summer hobbyists welcome!! - with multilingual support (EN/NL/JP)!
NativeEngoo · Japan
I used to live in Singapore for 16 years during my childhood, and my favorite food is Singapore Chicken Rice!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
2026 limited discounted price
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
20 Years of Experience × Over 2,500 Online Lessons!
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! It's so nice to meet you. I lived in the US for 12 years, an experience that helped me become confident in my English skills.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Gain Confidence with me🚀
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese by talking about what matters to you.｜All levels welcome 🌿
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
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎯Conversation｜JLPT｜Kids 8+｜
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 / 1,326Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
United 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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