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.
1,326 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
A must for anyone who loves Japanese travel and culture!🇯🇵 A Preply-certified tutor who loves Tokyo and Kyoto will help you with your trip ✈️ Supporting you wi…
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Letuelezioni
LEZIONI DI GIAPPONESE - laureato in Scienze linguistiche LM - 39
Teaches A1–B1
Cafetalk · Ukraine
For those who are taking their first steps in Japanese
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語初めての方からレベルアップ試験対策まで対応します
Teaches A1–C1
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I lived in the US for two years during my elementary school years.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
💗5600 + Teaching Time✨
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
A Native Japanese Pro Teacher Who Speaks English!
Nachhilfeunterricht
Your Journey to Japanese: From Konnichiwa to Kanji, Fun for All Ages! 🌸
NativeCafetalk · Japan
本当に少しだけ日本語を続ける
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! My name is George. I am from Japan and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
TOPIK Conversation K-drama
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
From Hiragana to real Japanese conversations 🌸 Learn Japanese with clear support in English! Beginners and advanced learners are all welcome 🌈 With a personali…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Cours de japonais par un natif certifié débutant à avancé
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語をまず話してみましょう！入門編、中級編、上級編
NativeEngoo · Japan
I lived in the U.S. for about 20 years and currently reside in Tokyo, Japan.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏅Fun Conversation practices🏅
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Your Friendly Teacher 🌸 No worries about making mistakes. Let's enjoy gentle Japanese lessons at your own pace. Together, we'll achieve "understanding" and "sp…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Turn “Japanese is difficult 😥” into “Japanese is fun! 😁”
NativeCafetalk · Japan
小学生未満のお子様、小学生向けの短時間のレッスンです。 少しずつ英語に触れ、アルファベット、単語、簡単なフレーズが言えるようになる練習を楽しくしましょう。
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello everyone, my name is Misa. I know how difficult it is to master new languages, and I'd love to support you in keeping your motivation up.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English⭐️Chinese OK🥰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🥳 Build confidence speaking Japanese in about 6 months🌎 Trilingual Japanese Tutor｜Beginners & Kids Welcome🔰Fun & supportive lessons🤝
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
I give affordable Japanese lessons and traditional Chinese lessons for adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ちょっとした空き時間に☆ 役立つ単語や表現を学びましょう！
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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 / 1,326South Korea20 / 1,326
Hong 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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