madam_yumi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
リラックスして日本語を話してみませんか？間違えても大丈夫です。
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,355 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$12/h
Median / hour
$9.18–$12
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
1,355
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
412 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Kyosuke. I
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I will teach you Japanese and the Kansai dialect in a fun and serious way. Let's learn together!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$14/h
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satoko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
大学や会社、アルバイトなど、面接（めんせつ）で使（つか）う日本語を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう。
- Native
- 48 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Yuuka gentle flower
NativeCafetalk · Japan
短い時間で、楽しく日本語を話しましょう♪
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
2jimama
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本（にほん）の子（こ）どもたちが実際（じっさい）に使（つか）っているカードを使（つか）いながら、ひらがなや基本単語（きほんたんご）を楽（たの）しく覚（おぼ）える初心者向（しょしんしゃむ）けレッスンです＾＾
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Akiko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ハングル検定初級/韓国語能力試験1合格講座(1時間)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$10/h
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Rin.O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本の方言って知っていますか？方言での色々な言い方を知ろう！
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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moona.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Naturally with a Native Speaker!
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
Ishisone
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Before taking a full lesson, we will discuss about what kind of studying methods you should use and what textbooks would be preferable. I will also recommend y…
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.82
Hiroyoshi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でたくさん話したい方へ。初心者〜中級者歓迎。間違えても大丈夫です。
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Alex1963
NativeCafetalk · Japan
面接の模擬授業はどうしたら良いの？ 教案には何を書いたら良いの？ わからないことは何でも聞いてくださいね！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Daisuke Tsubone
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Lets talk about business in Japanese
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
Sena.Osumi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
間違えても大丈夫！好きなトピックで楽しく日本語でおしゃべりしましょう✨
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Miku.S.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
リラックスして日本語を話しましょう。間違えても大丈夫です！
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
maru.o
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごのうたをれんしゅうしませんか？
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Masumi sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk japanese with me!!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$1.91/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
dami87
NativeCafetalk · Japan
틀려도 괜찮아요! 한국어 지원이 가능해서 초보자도 안심하고 대화할 수 있는 레슨☕
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
URI JAPANESE COACH
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Use your spare minutes wisely. Time-efficient Japanese conversation practice.
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Y.nao
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語ネイティブと30分自由に話しましょう！
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
H.Kana
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have fun learning Japanese together and work towards being able to hold a conversation♪
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Beginners
AOI_AOCHAN
NativeCafetalk · Japan
乗馬ライセンス1級＆ペットケア資格あり&愛犬・愛猫の話や大好きな動物について日本語でおしゃべり！ (For Animal Lovers! Talk about pets and horses with a certified pet care expert & horseback rider! 🐴)
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
$11/h
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Rina.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
空いてる時間を有効活用して、 日本語でフリートークを気軽にしてみませんか。 日本語N3以上対応。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Tomon.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
仕事（しごと）の日本語（にほんご）を勉強（べんきょ う）しましょう！Bussiness-Japanese! ･･･small talk, e-mail, interview, business etiquette etc.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$13/h
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ruri
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者さん大歓迎！ 韓国語を使ったフリートークや日本語でのtopikや留学の相談など韓国語に関するあれこれ一緒にお話ししましょう‼︎
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$8.92/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
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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
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,355 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
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.
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 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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Updated September 29, 2026
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