Sachi.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Please tell me about you in Japanese:)
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$8.50/h
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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
hanl
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
can talk with tutor before you select one lesson ~
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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AmandaWu
Cafetalk · China
北京语言大学教材《汉语会话301句》的学习与练习。讲解语言知识点，同学生进行会话练习。
- Fluent (C2)
- 44 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$6.37/h
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Kevin Chuang
Cafetalk · Taiwan
以NHK EASY NEWS為標的，練習閱讀與朗讀
- Intermediate (B1)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
HaRuSennSei
Cafetalk · Taiwan
中国語を使った実践的なフリートークレッスン！基礎レベルからOK。わからない時は日本語でサポートするので安心です（繁体字・簡体字どちらも大歓迎！）。一緒に楽しくお話ししましょう！
- Intermediate (B1)
- 31 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$23/h
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gogo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Instruction in Japanese on how to eat Natto, fermented soy beans, Japan's traditional dish. Why don't we eat natto together in class!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +5
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Luke San
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【25分で50単語】もう挫折しない！爆速で覚える「音読ボキャブラリー」
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$15/h
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Yulia
NativeCafetalk · Japan
レッスンについて、英語学習について、ご質問をお伺いいたします。新規の生徒様は、カウンセリングより御願いします。
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
nolly
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I can guide you to improve your Japanese , explaining both in Japanese and English. “GENKI “ is the best textbook to build your solid basement of Japanese!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Nana Honda
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法や単語は知っているけれど、会話に自信がない人へ。たくさん話して、使える日本語を身につけましょう。」
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Kazu_JP
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本の会社で働くための基本知識を一緒におさらいしましょう★ 日本企業での面接対応、メール作成・添削、丁寧語・尊敬語・謙譲語の使い分け、面接時のマナーなど
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Misaki Inokami
NativeCafetalk · Japan
まずは軽く始めませんか？20分間、自由に会話をしましょう！
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Junko I
NativeCafetalk · Japan
完成初級的學生，加強溝通能力和加深了解日本人溝通方式。 初級(N4程度)を終了した人へ 学習した文法を実際に使って会話をしましょう！
- Native
- 16 lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
$27/h
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Aoife
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have fun！Don't be shy:)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Teacher Tomo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
You only have a little time, you are not sure if you want to go to 100% English class, speaking English is hard...Don't worry! I don't teach you difficult Engl…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.37/h
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Tomoko.Y
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめてTomokoのレッスンを受ける方対象。 ちょっと話してみようかなとお試し感覚で話せるレッスン。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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Hana..
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めての方/迷ったらこちら◎
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Kiyoka
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自由に会話しましょう！ 自然な表現になるようにFeedbackします。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Nepali +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Shinhyejeong
Cafetalk · South Korea
韓国ファンのSNSやコメントがもっと分かるようになる！
- Fluent (C2)
- 46 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Jamy
Cafetalk · South Korea
ニュアンス、慣用表現、そして自分の考えを言葉にする力
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$23/h
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Frederic
Cafetalk · Taiwan
台湾の新聞記事の内容で単語や言葉を勉強する
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
$23/h
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SHU.PIG
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
メールやチャットを通じて、即座に質問を一つ一つ丁寧に回答させていただきます。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$1.91/h
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nonsuke
NativeCafetalk · Japan
話せるようになるための日本語授業
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Mio.Bee
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「話したいけど言葉が出てこない」を一緒に「話せた！」に変えましょう♪
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
$9.18/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 |
| 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, 3230 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2088 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 3,470 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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