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.
673 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Ex. 8years / Basic~Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
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
Nativeitalki · Japan
自己学習に限界を感じている方！日本旅行を楽しみたい方！一緒に勉強しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · Ukraine
For those who are taking their first steps in Japanese
NativeEngoo · Japan
I hold a Master's degree in Psychology from a U.S.
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation / Free Talk /JLPT
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
Nativeitalki · Japan
大阪弁日本一周アイドルオタク
Teaches A1–B2
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
Hello! I'm Elly. I graduated from the School of International Relations at a university in Tokyo.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
子供日本語/ORG教材/N2対策
Teaches A2
NativePreply · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor 🌸| 3+ Years Teaching | 100+ Students Worldwide🌍
Nativeitalki · Japan
ENG/한국어 OK! 🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Friendly Trilingual Tutor
Teaches A1–B2
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！
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I enjoy tutoring beginner students as I believe I am better at helping them.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Waseda Univ. Love traveling!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with your own slides | Lessons built from your goal
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese from Day 1 ! Beginners welcomed, I've taught 800 lessons online & teaching at school
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
講師歴８年・海外在住 小話たくさんの楽しいクラスで一緒に０から始めましょう！
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, my name is Shohei, an English tutor.
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Travel|Conversation|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
From zero to real conversation — in English, at your pace 🇯🇵 | Your Japanese Tutor with 2+ years of experience
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Tutor | Fun and Practical Lessons with "GENKI" & "IRODORI"
Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 1,326Hong 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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