Anne English
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak a little every day. Get more comfortable in Japanese.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
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
Kumikitty
NativeCafetalk · Japan
こんにちは。東京（とうきょう）・渋谷（しぶや）に住（す）んでいるKumikitty（クミキティ）です。私（わたし）は日本人（にほんじん）で、近所（きんじょ）の外国人（がいこくじん）に日本語（にほんご）を教（おし）えています。趣味（しゅみ）は食（た）べ歩（ある）きで音楽（おんがく）が好（す）きなのでDJもしています。…
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Shigeyuki
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「伝(つた)わった！」をたくさん体験(たいけん) 日常会話(にちじょうかいわ)から仕事(しごと)の日本語(にほんご)まで楽(たの)しく練習(れんしゅう)♪【ロングコース！！】
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Nobue
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初回カウンセリング後の学習状況を確認しながら、今後の目標や優先順位を整理する、N3以上の方向けの学習戦略カウンセリングです。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
mihoko.k
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たくさん話しながら、リアルな日本語に触れ、会話の中で自然な表現を身につけるレッスンの５０分版です。
- Native
- 30 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$5.74/h
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jun.s
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語好きで、興味がある外国の人へ。日本の文化について話しませんか。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$3.19/h
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Sachie
NativeCafetalk · Japan
For anyone who wants to enjoy chatting in Japanese in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Uchiyama
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で分数の表現や掛け算、割り算など学習してみませんか？ 算数や数学が好きな、日本語を学習中の方におすすめのレッスンです(^0^)
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
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Fumie Sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教材「学ぼう！にほんご（中級）」を使って勉強します。 修了時にはN2合格レベル目標にしています。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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sangah
Cafetalk · South Korea
手頃な価格でフィードバック無しのフリートーク
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$3.19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
SUU
NativeCafetalk · Japan
韓国語で何を話したらいいかわからない！でも韓国語を話したい〜！そんな人にオススメ。文法も発音も気にせず楽しく話しましょう！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
riri masuda
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
★面白く、楽しく、自然に中国語を話しましょう。会話の能力を強化し ♪お客様の要望に合わせて、教材を使います。そして、丁寧に中国語を教えます。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
$15/h
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JuneJasmin
NativeCafetalk · China
劉宇寧の歌声とともに、小喬と魏劭の世界へ。ドラマの台詞で「生き た表現」と「美しい発音」をマスターしましょう！
- Native
- 29 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Shun.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者、受験者、学び直したい人、みんなにオススメ！ 英語を身につけながら、好きな洋楽を聴きながら、一石二鳥！好きな歌から文法、そして発音を磨く、テキストとは違って、曲のニュアンスからの英語表現と生きた英語を学べます。楽しく歌っているうちに身につけられます。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.65/h
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Suiran
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語には漢字ひらがなカタカナと3種類もあります。日本語の読み書きには困らないけど、ちょっと上手に書いてみたい方‼️ご指導いたします。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$15/h
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Sakie Sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Wanna talk with Japanese people?
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Sao.K
Cafetalk · Japan
発音で自信が無い部分、上手く言えない部分を簡単な会話をして短時間で見つけます。 その後にフィードバックや発音方法,学習アドバイスを致します。
- Not listed
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Taichi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でニュースを聞き、それについて話します！やさしいことばニュース(NEWS WEB EASY)を使って勉強します。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$3.82/h
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Arika
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味（きょうみ）が あることや、きょうの できごとを、日本語（にほんご）で 自由（じゆう）に 話（はな）しましょう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Tomoko.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
絵本は読みますか？大人でも絵本や昔話は面白いものです。絵本を楽しみながら、日本語を勉強しましょう。
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$9.18/h
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Memi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の文章を読んだり、日本語で自分の意見を言ったり書いたりしたい人へ
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
ai.c
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あいせんせいと たのしくおしゃべりしよう ! Free Talk with Ai sensei ! Let's enjoy chatting ! You can speak in simple Japanese !
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Haru.L
NativeCafetalk · Japan
マンガ・アニメ・ゲーム・ネットの話や専門用語を話しましょう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Yasuko.A
NativeCafetalk · Japan
好きなトピックで、にほんごでたくさんはなしましょう！Japanese Conversation with Yasuko – All Levels Welcome!
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- 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 |
| 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, 3272 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2046 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 3,512 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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