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.
366 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Not Just Japanese, Understand Japan! Build real skills through structured lessons & natural conversation. Explore history, food & culture beyond the textbook.…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
I have been teaching Japanese from children to adults, and for all levels including GCSE, JLPT, and university diploma
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start Japanese! From reading Hiragana to JLPT 5
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️ Conversation✈️ Travel🎌 JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
GENKI ｜ JLPT N5–N1 ｜Beginners welcome！｜Certified Japanese Teacher
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Tusclases
maestro de japones nativo de cualquier nivel preparacion de JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
JLPT N2 「新完全マスター 読解」の本を使うレッスンです。宿題が多めのレッスンです。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Taka老師｜會話・語彙強化｜自然日語
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🏆 Preply Certified Tutor 🏆 🌸 Beginners are very welcome | English support available ✈️ Conversation・Travel・JLPT・Business・Japanese Slang 🗣️ I’ll help you turn t…
Voscours
Cours de japonais en ligne pour débutants, avec préparation au JLPT Niveau 4 et 5
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英語と日本語のミーティング、逐次通訳をスム ーズにしたい！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English and Chinese Fluent
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · United States
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Taught 100+ students! 🌸 Personalized and fun lessons!Start from zero! 🚀【JLPT & Daily conversation】
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Japanese tutor for beginners, I have the JLPT exam and I can provide all the resources and knowledge you need to get your first j Japanese Language Proficiency…
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
了解並練習日文的高低音及語調規則，適合想要學習正確標準語發音的同學
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Teach Japanese as a friend 👭
Teaches A1–B1
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners, don't worry! I’m here for you. 🧑🏫✨ 10 years' expertise: 3,000+ students & 2,500 JLPT successes. ✏️See real progress in 3 months & mastery in 6. Bui…
Nachhilfeunterricht
Japanisch von den Basics bis JLPT N3-niveau für alle Altersgruppen.
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5000+lessons|Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
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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 / 1,326United States6 / 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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