Yuuko sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日記を読みましょう：）
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,466 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$11/h
Median / hour
$9.16–$12
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
1,466
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
998 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Hayato
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 👶
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
MURAKAMI
Nativeitalki · Japan
Nationally Registered Japanese Teacher | Business Japanese with 30+ Years of Global Experience
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (85)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Chizuru S.
NativePreply · Japan
I’m here to fully support your passion for idols! 📔✏️ Let’s naturally master Japanese together!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Korean
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
JUNJUN
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ご要望により65分コースを作りました カメラOFFでもOKです
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Tatsufumi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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RIZA
Nativeitalki · Japan
アニメ&漫画大好きな日本語教師です!/Sou apaixonado por anime&manga/I am passionate about anime and manga！
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +1
- ★ 5.0 (85)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Yuka K.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn through what you love! I'll guide you every step of the way with clear, science-backed learning.
- Native
- 8 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Ayane.S.E
NativeCafetalk · Japan
お時間に限りがある方へ、一緒にお話ししましょう♪
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
Kazuhiro
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 20 yrs | Business English 💼
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Saki
Nativeitalki · Japan
会話練習が得意です！間違いを気にせず、楽しくたくさん話しましょう😊
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (84)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Misaki T.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn real everyday Japanese from someone who talks to people from all over the world every day
- Native
- 4 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
$7.20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.00
Chayo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でスペイン語を学びましょう。
- Native
- 19 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Miyu
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Ellie
Nativeitalki · Japan
📚Confused by similar Japanese? I help you understand the difference clearly
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (83)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Naoko U.
NativePreply · Japan
I just want to talk in Japanese! ⭐️
- Native
- 20 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$7.20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.00
Soprano Y.O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
スキマ時間に始めてみませんか？
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kito
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yoshikoيوشيكو
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Beginners are also welcome😊】Relaxed Japanese Café Talk ☕ Real Conversation with Clear Feedback
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (79)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Ms.Kana classroom
NativeCafetalk · Japan
グループレッスンで、クラスメイトと一緒にディスカッションやお話シェアに参加しましょう。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Haruna K.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese teacher with 2 years of experience | Learn Real Japanese for Your Japan Adventure
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
吉野肇
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🧑🏫 3 yrs Experience | Convers
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Maiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
I've started to accept new students again lately! Please feel free to message me:)
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (78)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
KYON JP Cafe
NativeCafetalk · Japan
What kind of person am I? What kind of materials do I use? What's your level? Which lesson should you choose? Let's answer these questions here.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$5.74/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 italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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, 5846 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3947 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1899 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1635 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 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, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 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
- Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091- United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
Italy15 / 6,091
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,466 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 5,846 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 $5.50. 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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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 30, 2026
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