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.
631 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Travel|Oral
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor with 6+ Years and 3,000+ Teaching Hours 🧑🏫 | English and Portuguese Support 🌍 | Build Real Speaking Skills Through Shadowing and Personalized H…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Support in Spanish (general public) and English (some) English! !!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified teacher, English OK
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵Beginners are super welcome!! 🇺🇸 Learn Japanese Effectively & Efficiently in English! 💨
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏝️5500+ Lessons, Eng OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Singapore
🎖️Preply Certified Tutor🎖️Over 200 students taught | Beginners to Advanced welcome🌸Former Big Tech (GAFA) HR professional fully supporting your goals with a pe…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
For Business & Professionals
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese in English | From Beginners to Advanced Learners Deep Exploration of Japanese Culture Business Expressions Also Covered
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語講師20年歴、中国語(中)、
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🔰 Beginners Welcome!✨🐣 Fun Japanese lessons that start from your “interests” 💞and lead you to the joy of saying “I made myself understood!” 🇯🇵💟🍣Preply professi…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✈️Travel🌟Pronunciation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
💮✈️ Certified Tutor with Overseas Experience ✈️💮 🐳 Beginner to Advanced 🐭 🐢 Learn at your own pace: Speaking, Listening, Writing, and Reading 🐢
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
8y-experience|school teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner-friendly🌼 English support available! I’ll guide you step by step until you can confidently use Japanese for daily conversations and travel
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
⭐Beginner to Advanced⭐
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
I will teach you the phrases you can use right away★
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
経験5年、会話、長文読解、作文
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Support in French and English / Focus on Conversation / Beginners Welcome / For Kids and Adults
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kids👦All Levels📕Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
🇬🇧 English support available 🇺🇸| Learn to speak natural Japanese from beginner level 🗣️ Fun, clear, and practical lessons with a full-time Japanese teacher 🇯🇵…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kids 3-5y old/ Adults/ group
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have a productive Japanese lesson! ⭐️Please message me before book a trail lesson⭐️ It'd be nice if you share these information in advance! ・your current…
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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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