Momo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの国のこと、ぜひ聞かせてください♪ 楽しく日本語でお話ししましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$9.56/h
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4,131 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,131 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.19. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$3.19
Trial lesson
4,131
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
526 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Shuko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation・Travel Japanese
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (288)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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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Haruka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Studied abroad in Spain
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (269)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Tomoko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JPN conversatin🗣️grammar📕
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (270)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$33/h
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Aries Q.
Cafetalk · Philippines
Improve your Japanese for daily life in Japan. Focus on pronunciation, natural speaking, and grammar explained simply.
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
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Hiroko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
FreeTalk🌸Interview🌸Kids🌸
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (265)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
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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
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
日本語ネイティブ
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
自然な日本語の習得 JLPT対策
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (254)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$17/h
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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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kumi@台湾12年目の人
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級の日本語、中級の日本語
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (254)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$21/h
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Nieve
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で日本旅行を楽しみましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$27/h
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Friendly
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥1,200+ Lessons:Biz JP & JLPT😆
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (245)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
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Emigiri
NativeCafetalk · Japan
☆Let's study about reading Kanji ,grammar ,comprehension☆
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
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Teacher Tamika
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Trilingual JP・CN・EN
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (244)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
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Yukie,W
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語そのもの、教え方、日本語教師としてのキャリアなどについて話し、一緒に解決策を見つけましょう！
- Native
- 32 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
TBeee
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
子供 / 成人 / 会話 / JLPT / アニメ / 旅行
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (241)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
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Muts Sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Just 20 minutes! Relax, chat and practise real Japanese with me.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Honoka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎖️1420+ hrs | All levels, age
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (211)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Millie
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🇯🇵 Beginner&Intermediate✨
- Advanced (C1)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (211)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Suzu
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners are welcome💓Accent🗣️
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (204)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
I'm
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Licensed👨🎓Trip♨️Culture⛩️
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (190)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Miyuki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎯Conversation｜JLPT｜Kids 8+｜
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +2
- ★ 5.0 (178)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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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 | 373 | $16 | $13–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 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 |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 23 | $34 | $29–$50 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 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, 3889 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 2093 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1796 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
$16Middle 50% between $13 and $22, 373 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $29 and $50, 23 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
- Japan2,319 / 4,131
South Korea42 / 4,131- Taiwan35 / 4,131
China34 / 4,131
United States22 / 4,131
Spain12 / 4,131
Italy12 / 4,131
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,131
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 3,889 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $38 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 $19 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 2,333 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.19. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,131 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 28, 2026
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