Lala
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自然な英語で、あなたの英文を音声録音します。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
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
696 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Joan EY
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの興味関心を、上質な英語で！ プロ講師によるカスタムメイド・レッスン
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +12
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$19/h
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Mika.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
With practice, you will acquire the ability to speak smoothly. Let's start together.
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
cherry.n
NativeCafetalk · Japan
韓国語学習者ならではのお悩みお聞きします
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
kiwi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者から、上級者まで、楽しみながら、話そう日本語
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Tomo.F
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で自由におしゃべりしましょう！ まちがえても気にしないで(*^_^*)
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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Satoko.K420
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でお話ししましょう。 好きなこと、はまっていること、なんでも話してください。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$14/h
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Yamaguchi Naoko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$9.18/h
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MiyoshiK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Grammar, listening, free conversation, role-play and Kanji — all in one lesson♪ An interactive lesson designed to help you “understand → use → speak naturally”…
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Naokis
NativeCafetalk · Japan
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- Native
- 28 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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Misa.L
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたに合ったレッスンを作ります。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
SORA KOREA
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
日本語レッスン
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$3.19/h
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clara kim
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
レッスンについて質問がある方は問い合わせください。初めてでも以前習ったことがあっても、途中で分からなくなった方でも！話しながらレベルに合わせたレッスンをお勧めします！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
RainieYeh
Cafetalk · Taiwan
適合對自己的口說沒有信心的學生們～
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
xiaonuan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
入門～初級
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Ohayo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく学びながら、語学力の向上を実現しましょう！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$6.12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
KAKIN
Cafetalk · Taiwan
４０ minute lesson
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Denis S
Cafetalk · France
In casual and business settings, never get lost!
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
$15/h
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Sidney Sensei
NativeCafetalk · Switzerland
Practice speaking Japanese in a relaxed conversation, with explanations in English or French when needed.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$31/h
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Pukiko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
医療・介護用語教えます♪
- Native
- 49 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
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KAYO. O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Your Japanese Partner for Conversation, JLPT, and Reading Fun! 회화, JLPT, 원서 읽기까지! 여러분의 일본어 학습 파트너가 되어 드립니다. 会話・JLPT・読書まで！あなたの「やりたい」に寄り添う日本語パートナー。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
A.yu.mi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分では気づきにくい間違いや、自然な日本語を教えます。
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$17/h
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Chiharu_B
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Build your ability to explain work-related topics in Japanese by answering questions about your job and workplace. This lesson is also recommended for job inte…
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Business
$18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Tad Papa
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで にほんごをまなびましょう！ 自由に話をして語彙や表現をふやしましょう！ Let’s learn Japanese through free conversation! Talk freely and expand your vocabulary and expressions!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Business
$3.82/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
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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, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 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 3,545 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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