KAN
Nativeitalki · Japan
The specialized teacher for JLPT.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 4.9 (67)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$10/h
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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
Kai
NativeCafetalk · Japan
現在（げんざい）生徒（せいと）募集中（ぼしゅうちゅう）！！ あなたにぴったりのレッスンを考（かんが）えよう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Kikumi
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (63)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kyoko O.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
To Learners of Japanese at all level who just want to talk in Japanese and who have something you want to talk. Let's talk! If you want, I am glad to explain t…
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Azumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱 Studied Japanese but still struggle to speak? Turn what you know into real conversation.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (61)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Emi.OK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
If you just want to talk, this is for you! Let's grab natural Japanese by having relaxed, fun conversations.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Ryosuke
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can teach you "Raw Japanese conversation" 日本人として、あなたに「生の日本語」を教えることができます。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (62)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
YUKA. H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
最短で韓国語文法が学べるレッスンです
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$3.82/h
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yumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
「日本語ペラペラになりたい」を叶えます！日常会話を楽しく！まずは日本語をたくさん話しましょう♪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (59)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Exam prep
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
YUKINO.T
NativeCafetalk · Japan
韓国語で自由におしゃべりをしてみましょう☺
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
$4.46/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Masayo
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Turkish +1
- ★ 5.0 (59)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
Ms. Chloe
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく学ぶ、お子さま向け英会話★小学生も大歓迎です＾＾ レッスン完了後は簡単なfeedbackもお届けします！
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$4.46/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Narumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
間違えてOK！楽しく話しながら、自然な日本語を身につけよう！🇯🇵
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (59)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Naka Momo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
働いて家に帰ってから、ゆったりとした時間で日本語会話をちょっとだけ練習したい人におすすめです。
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
Miho
Nativeitalki · Japan
★「英語の翻訳なしで、日本語だけで話す練習がしたい✨」という初中級・中級・上級の方にぴったりのレ ッスンです。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (58)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
mimi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本（にほん）での生活（せいかつ）に必要（ひつよう）な日本語（にほんご）を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Yuri
Nativeitalki · Japan
★★しばらく お休みします。申し訳ありません★★ ていねいな 日本語を まなびませんか？:)旅に 日本に 来た時、きっと 役立ちます。あなたの 生活にも 役立ちます。私が 全力で サポート します⭐️
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (56)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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
Yukari
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (56)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
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
Yukko
Nativeitalki · Japan
From Zero to Confident! Learn Grammar and Conversation Together🌿✨
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (55)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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
みゆう
Nativeitalki · Japan
ネイティブのように話しましょう！:) Let's get the sense of Japanese people! :)
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.9 (58)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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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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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