Sachiko.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがなが よめなくても だいじょうぶ！イラスト やスライドを使って、たのしく日本語を学びましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
$13/h
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4,585 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,585 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
4,585
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
611 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Kanna.O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Conversation, Grammar, Travel Japanese, JLPT, or Free Talk! Learn the Japanese You Need Most Right Now.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$23/h
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Ackey
NativeCafetalk · Japan
とにかく日本語で楽しくおしゃべりしたい方向け！
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$9.18/h
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Sakura.Osaka
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語を使ってやりたいことを一緒に叶えるためのお手伝いをします。 「はじめての方へ｜やさしい日本語体験レッスン（15分）」でのインタビューをもとにレッスンを進めていきます。 翻訳アプリで正解がわからない時、ネイティブの日本語でおこたえできます。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Amy226
NativeCafetalk · Japan
完璧じゃなくていい。伝わる日本語へ。 You don’t need perfect Japanese to communicate.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
fukiko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s use the words that we learnt in a conversation. Speaking helps the words and phrases to stick, and will help you to improve.
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Magician Mad Hatter
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語能力試験N2に合格しよう！！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
sanana
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごで にっきを かく おてつだいをします。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Mainha
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Learn Hiragana the fun way—with sushi, onigiri, and more!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$14/h
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nodamei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自由（じゆう）に日本語（にほんご）で話しましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Wabi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
話したいことを思いっきり話してみよう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
N.Tashiro
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語講師とカウンセラーの資格を活かし、職場での悩みをお聞きします。機密保持契約 締結済ですので、安心して話してください。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
$9.56/h
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MKK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めての方限定です。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
Nami.C
NativeCafetalk · Japan
25 minutes to feel “I spoke Japanese!” Practice at your level, in a fun and relaxed way (*^^*)
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Shohei.N
NativeCafetalk · Japan
600字以内の日本語の文章を添削します。先生からの詳しい解説あり
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
TORA3
NativeCafetalk · Japan
何を話せばいいか、もう迷いません
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Ryan.N
NativeCafetalk · Japan
好きなところから開始OK！！分からないところだけ質問OK！！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
留学 and 移住 Counsellor Kei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
您在用日语撰写短文等学术日语文本时遇到困难吗？ 研究生院毕业生将帮助您校对日语。
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
Ms. Iba
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英語で今日あったこととか何気ないこと、話してみませんか？
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$19/h
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Ken. K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn real-life Japanese from the characters' dialogue.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Suuuu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Feel free to talk about anything you want ! Let's have fun and casual conversation in Japanese !
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Nakayama
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Practice Japanese in your free time — casual, flexible, and fun conversation practice.
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Toshi Kimishima
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめまして！ Nice to meet you!
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
JIRO
NativeCafetalk · Japan
通話なし｜48時間以内に自然で伝わる日本語へ修正します
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
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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 |
| 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 | 608 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 479 | $26 | $20–$32 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 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 | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 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, 4343 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 2462 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1881 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 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 $23, 608 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $32, 479 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $28 and $47, 31 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
- Japan2,673 / 4,585
Taiwan71 / 4,585
China65 / 4,585
South Korea47 / 4,585
United States22 / 4,585
Hong Kong SAR China22 / 4,585
Spain12 / 4,585
Italy12 / 4,585
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,343 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 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 2,702 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,585 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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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