Y.nao
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語ネイティブと30分自由に話しましょう！
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Page language: English
5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
5,560
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
611 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
H.Kana
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have fun learning Japanese together and work towards being able to hold a conversation♪
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Beginners
AOI_AOCHAN
NativeCafetalk · Japan
乗馬ライセンス1級＆ペットケア資格あり&愛犬・愛猫の話や大好きな動物について日本語でおしゃべり！ (For Animal Lovers! Talk about pets and horses with a certified pet care expert & horseback rider! 🐴)
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Rina.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
空いてる時間を有効活用して、 日本語 でフリートークを気軽にしてみませんか。 日本語N3以上対応。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Tomon.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
仕事（しごと）の日本語（にほんご）を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう！Bussiness-Japanese! ･･･small talk, e-mail, interview, business etiquette etc.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
nene.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
カフェで友達とお話するように、リラックスして話しましょう。
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
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ruri
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者さん大歓迎！ 韓国語を使ったフリートークや日本語でのtopikや留学の相談など韓国語に関するあれこれ一緒にお話ししましょう‼︎
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$8.92/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
yoko_mcg
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in English!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$5.10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Makinikoniko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I use many scientific mechanism approach ,your English gets better soon !
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
seikoo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで終わらせない日本語レッスン！
- Native
- 42 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Ayako.S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気楽にお話ししましょう♪
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
ariga
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法や慣用句を解説する授業です！ぜひ一緒に上級をめざしましょう！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Chiyomi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
まずはリラックスして話してみませんか？
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
K o k o
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく読み書きができるようになろう！
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Nishi.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたが書いた日本語のチェックをします！ 500字までOKです。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
saho
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でおしゃべりしましょう！会話練習を重ねれば、言葉がすらすら出てくるようになりますよ！
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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YUKA.U
NativeCafetalk · Japan
For business people who want to learn job hunting strategies in Japan, presentation skill, and sales pitch, etc.
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
Ayaka6
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Ayakaの小部屋（こべや）
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Shunsuke Shimizu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本人が苦手なパッチムの発音の基礎を詳しく教えます！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Atsuko Decker
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Graduate from "Textbook Japanese"! Master natural "Tame-guchi" to connect with your Japanese friends.
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
Eri.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
１５分だけ にほんごで はなしましょう！
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Jun sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
なんでも自由に話しましょう♪
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Shiho.C
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's become fluent in Japanese with me!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
tsurushima
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語力にさらに磨きをかけませんか？
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 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 $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3291 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2027 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 54 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,318 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $36 per hour.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Japanese tutors in our data: $11 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $7.65 or less.
Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 3,531 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,560 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 1,481 tutors.
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 September 29, 2026
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