Hinako.nihongoJP
NativeCafetalk · Japan
N5~N4
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
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Page language: English
6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
4,995 of the 6,828 Japanese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
4,995
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
715 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
SakuranoKi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「介護の現場で使える日本語をいっしょに楽しく学びましょう！」
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.42
Mio.Y
NativeCafetalk · Japan
まちがっても大丈夫！ゆっくり一緒に話しましょう。
- Native
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Char5
NativeCafetalk · Japan
買い物・旅行・友達との会話など、身近な場面で使える日本語を練習！ロールプレイを通して、自分の言葉で自然に話す力を育てましょう。
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.43
kMizue
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たのしい国語
- Native
- 4 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$9.48/h
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MIYAOKA Kiyo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法を中心に体系的に学んで、日本語を使いこなそう！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.32
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yayoi 680
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味のある話題について楽しくお話ししながら、発音や単語、フレーズを学びましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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suumomo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
間違えても大丈夫！自然な日本語を身につけましょう🎶
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.42
saori25
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Say everything you want to say—in Japanese!
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Moe K.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s Enjoy English! ☕
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.32
Ina F
NativeCafetalk · Japan
A 25-minute conversation with topics based on your interests
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Ayane.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's master a basic self-introduction in Japanese!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
MIDOPA2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の基礎が無い方も、昔勉強して復習してみようという方も、皆歓迎します。（歡迎没有五十音基礎的人、也歡迎從頭想複習的人。）
- Native
- 30 years teaching
- None listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Takuiki
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法や単語は分かるのに、会話になると言葉が出てこない方へ。自分の言葉で話せる力を一緒に育てます。
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.32
Nana Tashiro Sarpong
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めてでも大丈夫！一緒に最初の一歩を踏み出しましょう。
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
Rina_c
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【No.1 Popular Lesson】 Listen to lots of natural, real-life Japanese! Use the phrases you learn to practice speaking a lot too!
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Miki H.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
す初心者さん大歓迎！一緒に文字を覚えましょう！
- Native
- 9 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Reina.E
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Studied Japanese but feel nervous about speaking? Don't worry about making mistakes or searching for words! Let’s enjoy chatting in simple Japanese at your own…
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
Yuuzu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
～中級者から上級者向け～/For Intermediate to Advanced Learners 仕事で使う日本語を、会話練習やロールプレイで楽しく学びましょう！ Learn practical Japanese for the workplace through fun conversation practic…
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Teaching degree
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$11/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2150 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 76 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 58 tutors
Wyzant
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 6,828
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,995 native speakers.
Across 6,560 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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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 November 12, 2026
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