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.
LanguaTalk · Japan
Qualified Japanese teacher with 7 years of experience
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで会話（かいわ）の練習（れんしゅう）をしましょう。 あなたのすきなこと、関心（かんしん）があることを話（はな）してください。※フィードバックファイルはありません
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! My name is Aki. I lived in New Zealand, the U.K., and Canada for over 10 years.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
在住台湾13年｜塾で指名多数
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified tutor with 8 years of teaching Japanese and English experience
Nativeitalki · Japan
初級からJLPT対策まで。8年のティーチング経験で、使える日本語を楽しくサポートします！
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.
Voscours
Diplômée d’un collège de langue au Japon, je propose des cours de japonais pour tous les niveaux
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
＼Camera offもOK!／ 短時間(short time)×復習シート(review sheet) レッスン後は「復習シート (word)」をGETできます！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello everyone. I'm Kurumi, a tutor for beginners.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Fundamental
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
😎 The most Passionate Tutor on Preply 😁
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation | Speak Naturally & Have Fun! | Beginners Welcome ☃️🤍✨
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di Giapponese online o in presenza
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s chat casually and enjoy learning Japanese together!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Friendly Native Japanese Teacher. 460+Online Teaching Experience. Beginner -Friendly
Teaches A1–A2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! For the past 14 years, I have been living in America.
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conv｜Gram｜JLPT｜Biz｜AI
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let’s enjoy speaking real Japanese together with supportive teacher Yui such as your CLOSEST JAPANESE FRIEND. I’m here to make your dreams and goals true📚🔥 Bui…
Nativeitalki · Japan
From Self-Study to Confident Speaking 🌸 Step-by-Step Japanese for Adult Beginners | 1,500+ Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Japanisch-Tutor Anfänger Richtiges Japanisch lernen
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
短い時間でも継続して学習できるよう短い時間のレッスンを作成しました。 質問や学習内容のご確認にもどうぞ！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! My name is Hitomi. I was born and raised in Japan and have lived in Melbourne, Australia, and California for a total of 5 years.
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 / 1,326Taiwan43 / 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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How we collect this data
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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