Marling.YE
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごのぶんしょうをチェックします！文法のまちがいなどのせつめいつき！ １5文まで。
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.56/h
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Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,222 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$11/h
Median / hour
$9.00–$12
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
1,222
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
412 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Myuu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Miu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語、通じてはいるけどちゃんと話せているか疑問に思っていませんか？ 楽しいおしゃべりを通じて、あなたの会話力をレベルアップさせましょう！
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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MiDori2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese whil talking about Anime and Manga wiht me.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
Rena.8
NativeCafetalk · Japan
買い物、病院、毎日の生活で使い日本語を、一緒に練習しましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
Danny D.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英語は英語らしく覚えよう♪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Hitomi_.S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Just speak, and your personal Google review notebook grows! Enjoy a relaxing cafe chat with zero prep needed☕️
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$5.10/h
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Hannah_Hono
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【はじめての方へ】日本語のお悩み相談＆学習カリキュラム作り（25分）
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Kenta Kurokawa
NativeCafetalk · Japan
3歳から8歳くらいのお子さまと、楽しく日本語に触れるレッスンです！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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_AIRA_
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語（にほんご）でただ楽（たの）しく話（はな）したい方（かた）、相談（そうだん）したい方（かた）など向（む）け。たくさん話（はな）して自信（じしん）をつけましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
Sayaka.C
NativeCafetalk · Japan
言葉に詰まっても大丈夫！イギリス在住の元ナースと、カフェでおしゃべりするように楽しく日本語をお話しませんか？
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Rai S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語を話しながら、日本の文化や旅行について楽しく話しましょう！あなたの国のことも教えてください🌏初心者の方も大歓迎です🌱
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Midori A
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s Chat in Japanese at your own pace!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Miki.Oz
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめての方、是非お申し込みください！ あなたに合った介護の日本語を一緒に考える15分
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Mimi.T
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy speaking Japanese in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Mari.mari
NativeCafetalk · Japan
It’s not just about learning Japanese. Let’s enjoy chatting about life, the things we love, and wonderful memories from the past♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Luca.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese Lessons Made for You！ Study exactly what you need, when you need it.
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Akiko.XU
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「日本語を勉強したいけれど、何から始めればいいか分からない」そんな方へ。 まずは日本人と気軽に話してみましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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HareHare
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの くにの ぶんかや かちかんに ついて おしえて下さい。このレッスンを つうじて ぼこくと 日本の ちがいを ふかぼりして いきましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Momo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの国のこと、ぜひ聞かせてください♪ 楽しく日本語でお話し しましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$9.56/h
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saki.cai.gui
NativeCafetalk · Japan
せっかく勉強した日本語を口に出してみませんか？ゆっくり、はっきりと発音する先生と、少しずつ会話の練習をしましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Ayuri
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本での生活や日本語の勉強についての相談、ちょっとわからないことをサクッと聞きたい。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.82
KOH.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have a relaxed conversation in Japanese about the things you love — cars, motorcycles, travel, and more!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Satoshi.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんな話でも大丈夫！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$14/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 |
| AmazingTalker | 886 | $22 | $18–$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 |
| italki | 624 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 32 | $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, 4767 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2722 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2045 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $18 and $30, 886 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 $24, 624 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, 32 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
- Japan2,907 / 5,009
Taiwan142 / 5,009
China107 / 5,009
South Korea62 / 5,009
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,009
United States27 / 5,009
Philippines14 / 5,009
Spain12 / 5,009
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,222 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 4,767 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, 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 29, 2026
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