akko.sato
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの不得意な日本語の単語はありませんか？アナウンサーのアドバイスで１レッスンにつき１単語の発音向上を目指しましょう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- German +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
5,179 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,179 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$4.46
Trial lesson
5,179
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
696 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Rie N.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味（きょうみ）のあることから日本語（にほんご）を学（まな）びましょう！ 日本の有名人（ゆうめいじん）、文化（ぶんか）、観光地 （かんこうち）、季節（きせつ）のことなど。
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Miko.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
継続は力なり。短い時間で毎日日本語会話をしたいあなたにピッタリ！
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$23/h
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Sumire
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ネイティブレベル・ビジネスシーンで日本語が話したい、理解したい方向けのレッスンです。 リクエスト時に「これができるようになりたい」と目標を教えて下さい。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Miyuki.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
If you don't know which lesson is better ,Please ask me in this counseling. (First time only)
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
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miono
NativeCafetalk · Japan
超初心者～上級者向け、どんな方でも歓迎です！使える英語だけを身に着けましょう！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
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baika
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめて にほんごを べんきょうする ひとに おすすめです。 かいわも 字も さいしょから べんきょうしましょう！
- Native
- 32 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Satoshi.I
NativeCafetalk · Japan
✅ 会話中心！「言いたいこと」をどう日本語で表現する？を一緒に考えます（CLT） ✅ **トピック型！**旅行・自己紹介・仕事の話など、タスクに合わせて日本語を使ってみましょう（TBLT） ✅ **どんどん話してOK！**あなたの発話を元に、より伝わる言い方にブラッシュアップ！（Output-focused） ✅ *…
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$8.50/h
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Eri Japanese Teacher
NativeCafetalk · Japan
★初心者向け★
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
coo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
だれでも あんしんして はなせます。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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Yu. S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
JLPT N3合格に向けて
- Native
- 41 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Yuliya_Juliet
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがなから いっしょに まなびましょう。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
jasmin.nd
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あいさつから はじめましょう！
- Native
- 37 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Masami.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ハロウィンをテーマにした例文を使って、いろいろな日本語訳が当てはまって悩ましい前置詞in/on/aroundをイメージしていきましょう♪
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Moekot
NativeCafetalk · Japan
20分☆日本語フリートーク
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Namiko.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
より日本語らしい文章に添削いたします。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
YASU . M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たのしく にほんごをべんきょうしましょう
- Native
- 34 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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Henri
NativeCafetalk · Japan
政治・経済・科学・文学・哲学・歴史・文化・方言など、日本語をさらにブラッシュアップしましょう。
- Native
- 31 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$20/h
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HIROMI18
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書を使ったレッスン！
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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ikematsu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語会話やさしく教えます
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Etsumo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
まちがっても 大丈夫！！ とにかく はなしましょう！
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$7.65/h
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wanshan920
NativeCafetalk · Japan
5回パックあります。You can know a thinking of Japanese people from a Japanese specific words. I will teach some convenient Japanese words that cannot be learned at scho…
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +6
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$32/h
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R.HIRA
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽に学べる1回ずつのレッスンです。 日本語の会話に慣れたい方、JLPTN4程度レベル以上の方向けです。
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Mika.Ki
NativeCafetalk · Japan
50分間(ふんかん)のネイティブとのフリートークで日本語(にほんご)の会話力(かいわりょく)を向上(こうじょう)させましょう！ 授業(じゅぎょう)は全(すべ)て日本語(にほんご)でおこないます。
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$3.19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 769 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 39 | $34 | $27–$44 | 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, 4937 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2865 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2072 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 769 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 $44, 39 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
- Japan3,048 / 5,179
Taiwan150 / 5,179
China116 / 5,179
South Korea63 / 5,179
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,179
United States30 / 5,179
Philippines14 / 5,179
Spain12 / 5,179
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,937 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 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 3,105 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.46. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,179 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, 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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