KYOKO.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽に15分お話ししましょう⭐︎
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
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
MINA_G
NativeCafetalk · Japan
５歳～１２歳の日本語を第一言語としないお子様向け日本語クラスの体験版です
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
Makiko Ishibe
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy learning and you will definitely grow to love the Japanese language! Let’s enjoy Japanese lessons!!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Sachie teacher
NativeCafetalk · Japan
〜読み・書き・意味・成り立ちまで楽しく学びます〜
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$23/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
kittykitty
NativeCafetalk · Japan
小学生未満のお子様、小学生向けの短時間のレッスンです。 少しずつ英語に触れ、アルファベット、単語、簡単なフレーズが言えるようになる練習を楽しくしましょう。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$17/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Yuki.yy
NativeCafetalk · Japan
◎未経験OK◎楽しく日本語ではなしましょう！♪
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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MAYUKOSUGI
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is an orientation session for first-time students. Let's check your English level, talk about your goals and decide which of my lessons is a good fit for…
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Taka. M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
こちらはタイトル通りよろず相談室です。英語学習相談、留学相談、レッスン内容相談、オーダーレッスン希望、などある方はどしどし申し込んでネ
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Satoru.D
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Yui sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽（たの）しくリラックスした雰囲気（ふんいき）で日本語（にほんご）で会話（かいわ）しましょう！
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
OKI
NativeCafetalk · Japan
国際交流基金の「いろどり 生活の日本語」という教科書を使ってたくさん聞いたり話したりします。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
sno
NativeCafetalk · Japan
今までに勉強した単語や文法を使って自由に会話してみましょう
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
yuka.t.33
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese - vocabulary & collocations （intermediate level or above)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yuming.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Review your learning process and check areas you need to focus on before starting your JLPT prep lessons! Available once per student.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.74
Hanako
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめて日本語を学習する子供さん向け
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$6.12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Natsumi.Yam
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese ·Conversation class
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Oyu.Onoda
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s chat casually and enjoy learning Japanese together!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
May.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
It provides the opportunity for people who have studied Japanese to chat in order to brush up.
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
Linda.A
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Don't know how to learn Chinese? Don't know your level of Chinese? Or which lesson to take or start from? This counseling lesson will help you find your way.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Kum
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ベーシックが終わったら、さらに第一歩、踏み出しましょう。過去形、未来表現、複合文章など習得して、会話の幅を広めていきましょう。 ６０分と時間が少し長めです。 ある程度、集中して学習したい方向けです。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- German +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Hitoshi (Zin Ogawa)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start leaning spanish! little by little and enjoy conversation (^-^)
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Milu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語や日本の文化に興味ある方、楽しく学んでいきましょう。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Tamako
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese songs from a native singer! J-pop, anime songs, vocaloid songs...etc Lessons are available in English or Japanese.
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +5
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
CURUMIN SENSEI
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どのクラスが合うかわからない・・・という方におすすめ！サクッと相談に乗ります。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$6.37/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 |
| 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.
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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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