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
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Page language: English
4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,365 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
4,365
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
696 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Norie.W
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Bring your own textbook or materials of your choice.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
saki.cai.gui
NativeCafetalk · Japan
せっかく勉強した日本語を口に出してみませんか？ゆっくり、はっきりと発音する先生と、少しずつ会話の練習をしましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Emi.V
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Build your confidence in speaking Japanese! We will start with basic words and easy conversations in Japanese. Each lesson is tailored to your individual goals…
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Takashi O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どうりょうを おひるごはんに さそおう
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Ayuri
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本での生活や日本語の勉強についての相談、ちょっとわからないことをサクッと聞きたい。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.82
Book with SpeakDuo
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Moniko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
テキストを使って基礎からしっかり学ぼう
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
Wakana. O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがなとカタカナを読めるようになろう
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Kasuya
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Start your Japanese journey with personalized one-on-one lessons. Learn Hiragana, Katakana, basic grammar, vocabulary, and everyday conversation at your own pa…
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Rummy.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で楽しく話しましょう！ ゆっくりで大丈夫です。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
noriko H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
できるだけ多く、短時間だけど日本語に触れたい方へ
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
KOH.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have a relaxed conversation in Japanese about the things you love — cars, motorcycles, travel, and more!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Satoshi.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんな話でも大丈夫！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Hiro_E
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分の名前はひらがな・カタカナで読めるかな？
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Jeustine.N
NativeCafetalk · Philippines
面接の自己紹介・志望理由・職場での伝え方を、ロールプレイでじっくり練習します！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Filipino +1
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
Megu3
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【25 Mins】Welcome All Levels! From Casual Trend Talk to Professional Feedback.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$38/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Haru Komorebi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
朝に少し日本語を話して、気持ちよく1日をスタートしましょう♪
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Yuzu.O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語を学ぶ目的や目標は人それぞれ。まずはリラックスして、あなたの「やってみたいこと」を教えてください。 焦らず、あなたのペースに合わせて、居心地のいいレッスンスタイルを少しずつ見つけて行きましょう♪ English is OK!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
hiro ta
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがな、あいさつ、簡単な会話をゆっくり練習します。
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
RinRin
NativeCafetalk · Japan
子育てママ✖️日本語講師に聞く！日本の子育て・学校生活相談。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Konakan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
For Kids!
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$38/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Koma
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たのしくお話しましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Nanako..
NativeCafetalk · Japan
일본어를 말할 때 발음하기 어려운 소리가 있으신가요? 예를 들어 'つ'나 'ざ・じ・ず・ぜ・ぞ'처럼 한국인이 어려워하는 발음을 전문적인 시각에서 꼼꼼하게 체크해 드립니다. 전문가의 피드백을 받아 자연스럽고 자신감 있는 일본어 발음을 만들어 보세요! 일본 병원에서 근무 중인 현직 언어치료…
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Yoko chan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Feel Japan. Not just know it.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Some booking links may earn SpeakDuo a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects which tutors we show or in what order.
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 | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 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 |
| Apprentus | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 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 $28, 4123 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2316 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1807 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
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 599 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
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $28 and $47, 31 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
- Japan2,536 / 4,365
South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,123 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $37 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 2,556 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,365 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.
Not yet. SpeakDuo is building 1:1 lessons with hand-picked teachers at fair prices; join the waitlist on this page to hear first. Meanwhile, you can practise speaking for free in SpeakDuo's live group conversations.
Teach on SpeakDuo
SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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
Currency conversion: ECB reference rates.IP geolocation by DB-IPHow we pick tutorsAbout SpeakDuoBotRequest removal