Wooshiko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
やさしい日本語で群馬県の話をしましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$4.59/h
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4,222 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,222 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$3.30
Trial lesson
4,222
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
696 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
MKK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めての方限定です。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
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
Shohei.N
NativeCafetalk · Japan
600字以内の日本語の文章を添削します。先生からの詳しい解説あり
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
TORA3
NativeCafetalk · Japan
何を話せばいいか、もう迷いません
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Ryan.N
NativeCafetalk · Japan
好きなところから開始OK！！分からないところだけ質問OK！！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
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留学 and 移住 Counsellor Kei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
您在用日语撰写短文等学术日语文本时遇到困难吗？ 研究生院毕业生将帮助您校对日语。
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
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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Ken. K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn real-life Japanese from the characters' dialogue.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Suuuu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Feel free to talk about anything you want ! Let's have fun and casual conversation in Japanese !
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Nakayama
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Practice Japanese in your free time — casual, flexible, and fun conversation practice.
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Toshi Kimishima
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめまして！ Nice to meet you!
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
JIRO
NativeCafetalk · Japan
通話なし｜48時間以内に自然で伝わる日本語へ修正します
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Megmi.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
まずは15分！かんたんに日本語を話してみよう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$19/h
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meg.o
NativeCafetalk · Japan
勉強するときに必要な、会話を練習しましょう
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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motohiro.nakatani
NativeCafetalk · Japan
介護（かいご）の仕事（しごと）で使（つか）日本語を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$15/h
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O.kayoko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく日本語を話そう♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$13/h
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kubobobo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本人と日本語を使って楽しくお話ししましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
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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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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Shingo.Nonomura
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk with professional Japanese teacher！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/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
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
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Takako IKEDA(maam Grace)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is a class for students just starting with their Japanese studies. Let's assess your level and improve your Japanese!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/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 |
| 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 | 461 | $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 | 26 | $34 | $28–$46 | 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, 3980 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 2179 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1801 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, 461 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 $46, 26 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
- Japan2,403 / 4,222
South Korea42 / 4,222
China36 / 4,222
Taiwan35 / 4,222
United States22 / 4,222
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,222
Spain12 / 4,222
Italy12 / 4,222
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 3,980 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 2,419 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.30. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,222 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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