noriko H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
できるだけ多く、短時間だけど日本語に触れたい方へ
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$17/h
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5,073 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,073 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
5,073
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
611 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
KOH.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have a relaxed conversation in Japanese about the things you love — cars, motorcycles, travel, and more!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Satoshi.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんな話でも大丈夫！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Hiro_E
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分の名前はひらがな・カタカナで読めるかな？
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Jeustine.N
NativeCafetalk · Philippines
面接の自己紹介・志望理由・職場での伝え方を、ロールプレイでじっくり練習します！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Filipino +1
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
Megu3
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【25 Mins】Welcome All Levels! From Casual Trend Talk to Professional Feedback.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$38/h
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Haru Komorebi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
朝に少し日本語を話して、気持ちよく1日をスタートしましょう♪
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Yuzu.O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語を学ぶ目的や目標は人それぞれ。まずはリラックスして、あなたの「やってみたいこと」を教えてください。 焦らず、あなたのペースに合わせて、居心地のいいレッスンスタイルを少しずつ見つけて行きましょう♪ English is OK!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
hiro ta
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがな、あいさつ、簡単な会話をゆっくり練習します。
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$6.37/h
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RinRin
NativeCafetalk · Japan
子育てママ✖️日本語講師に聞く！日本の子育て・学校生活相談。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Konakan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
For Kids!
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$38/h
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Koma
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たのしくお話しましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Nanako..
NativeCafetalk · Japan
일본어를 말할 때 발음하기 어려운 소리가 있으신가요? 예를 들어 'つ'나 'ざ・じ・ず・ぜ・ぞ'처럼 한국인이 어려워하는 발음을 전문적인 시각에서 꼼꼼하게 체크해 드립니다. 전문가의 피드백을 받아 자연스럽고 자신감 있는 일본어 발음을 만들어 보세요! 일본 병원에서 근무 중인 현직 언어치료…
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Yoko chan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Feel Japan. Not just know it.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$19/h
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Mai_Sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「カフェで働いてみたいけれど、コーヒーの知識に自信がない」 「ワーキングホリデー前で英語での接客に不安」 「レジュメ・面接が心配」 そんなあなたのために、海外経験５年以上の私が秘訣を伝授します！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$6.26/h
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Neina
NativeCafetalk · Japan
✴︎Friendly Japanese Conversation Practice
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Taikou
NativeCafetalk · Japan
暮らしやすい生活のために、、、 For a commfortable life
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Haruka .M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「まるで日本人(にほんじん)のともだちとはなすかんかく！」日本語でじゆうにかいわをたのしむレッスンです。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$19/h
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KATIE884
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書には載っていない日本の魅力！フリートークで楽しく旅行会話＆文化をマスターしよう♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
ASAMI3
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【聞き取れない時】【担当が不在の時】よくある場面を徹底練習！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Sao
NativeCafetalk · Japan
A relaxed 25-minute session for all levels to get comfortable with Japanese
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Tabkyo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Turn the Japanese you know into Japanese you can actually use
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$16/h
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Mana358
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「文法は勉強したけれど、いざとなると言葉が出てこない…」そんな方のためのレッスンです。教科書的なお勉強は一度お休みして、友達とカフェでおしゃべりするような「生の会話」を楽しみませんか？
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$13/h
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Haru.Haru
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Stop studying textbook Japanese. Start learning how we really talk.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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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 |
| AmazingTalker | 902 | $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 |
| italki | 670 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| 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 | 34 | $34 | $27–$45 | 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 $28, 4831 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2769 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2062 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 902 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 670 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 $45, 34 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
- Japan2,953 / 5,073
Taiwan150 / 5,073
China114 / 5,073
South Korea62 / 5,073
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,073
United States28 / 5,073- Philippines14 / 5,073
Spain12 / 5,073
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,831 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 and $37 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 3,009 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,073 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, 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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