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.
429 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Start Learning from ZERO!
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
8+years exp🏅certified📚
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
✈️ Beginner & Travel |Kids Japanese | Spanish & English Support 🌸
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Over 20 years of experiences
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🔰Beginners Are Very Welcome🔰｜English & Spanish Support A supportive Japanese teacher who makes learning fun. From travel and everyday conversation to living in…
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AmazingTalker · Taiwan
#Japanese #Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【4yrs living abroad 🇬🇧🇫🇮｜✨ Experienced Online Japanese Tutor 🖥️📚】English 🆗｜Travel Phrases - Business Japanese! ✨ 3yrs Traditional Ryokan staff ♨️ Ask me anythi…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral|Beginner|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 More than a tutor — your first Japanese friend you can talk to about anything!😊 Speak natural Japanese through fun, real conversations — from life & travel t…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
MIT Sloan, Waseda uni grad
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome 😊 For Kids, Beginners, & Intermediate Learners | Specialized in Travel & Daily Conversation | 🇯🇵 Elementary, Middle & High School Teacher Lic…
AmazingTalker · China
20 YEARS JP 😊
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese tutor with experience in three countries! Japanese, English, and Korean support available✨ Complete beginners are welcome🥰 I’ll support your…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
CONV. FOR ADULTS & KIDS (6+)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese and share stories about the world with a teacher who has traveled to 60 countries!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
１０ years of experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
＼Certified🎓 Expand your world with your own words🌏／ Make your travel and career dreams come true with fun lessons✨️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Ex. 8years / Basic~Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Speak Japanese with Confidence! | Travel • Conversation • JLPT • Japanese Culture | English & Español🌸
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation / Free Talk /JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Tokyo NATIVE🌸】 Learn Real Japanese with Aki 🇯🇵 | Tokyo Local • Beginner Friendly • Travel Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Waseda Univ. Love traveling!
Teaches A1–C2
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
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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 / 1,326China28 / 1,326
South Korea20 / 1,326
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
United 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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