Jinsan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
こどもが書ける漢字を勉強します。
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Page language: English
5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
5,560
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
696 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Jenny
Cafetalk · United States
日本語から英語に！Translate Japanese into English!
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Kirara.U
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書（きょうかしょ）には出（で）てこない、ナチュラルな日本語を学（まな）びましょう♪
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
yumiko.A
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk about anything in Japanese!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Kaoru.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Practice and improve your skills through casual conversation
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Thai +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
michiyo.n
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日常会話と日本文化が学べる『いろどり』で日本語会話を練習しましょう。すぐに使える日本語がいっぱいです！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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YUZUHA
NativeCafetalk · Japan
★Free conversation★
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$26/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
miki Y
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson is for those who are going to live in Japan and those who are currently living in Japan. Let's learn basic Japanese communication!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Everyday admin & immigration
Un.Jin
Cafetalk · South Korea
韓国語の文法を教えるレッスンです。
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
LIN Chinese Japanese
NativeCafetalk · China
「正しく読めている？」を一緒に確認。声調・発音・流暢さをチェックして、自然な中国語を目指しましょう
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Galadrielle
NativeCafetalk · Japan
毎回ひとつのテーマで“話せるフランス語”を！基礎文法も自然に身につく、やさしい30分。
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
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Tiare_FR
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フランス語学習のヒント（相談セッション）のロングバージョンです。 フランス語を始めたい方、フランス語学習に迷いが生じている方の為の相談セッションで、あなたにピッタリの学習・自習方法を見つけましょう！ ご希望の方には、興味のある分野に応じて、オススメのサイトや動画のリンクなどもお伝えします。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- French +3
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Yuma_S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
まだまだ遅くない！中学英語の基礎文法をゼロから楽しく学ぼう
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
SACHI1818
NativeCafetalk · Japan
隙間時間で日本語を楽しく上達させてましょう。
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
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Momo18
NativeCafetalk · Japan
毎日200字を上限として日本語のライティングの添削をします！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
Mikiko.K
Cafetalk · Japan
何でも話して！何でも聞くよ！でも、その中で、役立つフレーズはしっかりアドバイス＆練習。
- Not listed
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +10
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Hiroco.N
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Go beyond N2 & N1! Let's deepen your understanding of Japanese words.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
Sori
NativeCafetalk · Japan
台湾旅行がもっと安心で楽しくなる30分 旅行でよく使う中国語や現地で役立つコミュニケーション、旅行前の疑問や不安を解消します。
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Moeko.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートーク、質問、なんでもOK！楽しくお話ししましょう！
- Native
- 34 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.65/h
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DAHON
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Recommended for those who want to focus on learning grammar.
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Luna M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
いろんな質問をします。スピーキングのちからをつけましょう。話す話題がない人にもおすすめです。SHORTの２倍の時間の５０分間、じっくり話す練習ができます。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$3.82/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
KOBA
NativeCafetalk · Japan
進学/仕事/生活、どんなことでもOK、 もし、あなたが困っていること、 悩んでいること、 日本語で話してみてください！ もちろん、雑談もOK!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Hyun
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
瞬発的にアウトプット!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Jung Teacher
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
韓国語フリート ーク！初級から上級までレベルに合わせて対応します！
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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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 |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 |
| 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 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, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 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 $41, 54 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
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560- China120 / 5,560
- South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560- United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,318 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 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 3,545 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,560 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, 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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