Takako. M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語をまず話してみましょう！入門編、中級編、上級編
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.65/h
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4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,046 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$11/h
Median / hour
$8.40–$12
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
1,046
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
390 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Hiromi.E
NativeCafetalk · Japan
スペイン語をゼロからきちんと学びたい方へ！スペイン語圏への旅行前にもおすすめです。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$6.37/h
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Juno.T
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ちょっとした空き時間に☆ 役立つ単語や表現を学びましょう！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$2.55/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
KYOKO.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽に15分お話ししましょう⭐︎
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
MINA_G
NativeCafetalk · Japan
５歳～１２歳の日本語を第一言語としないお子様向け日本語クラスの体験版です
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
Makiko Ishibe
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy learning and you will definitely grow to love the Japanese language! Let’s enjoy Japanese lessons!!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
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Taka. M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
こちらはタイトル通りよろず相談室です。英語学習相談、留学相談、レッスン内容相談、オーダーレッスン希望、などある方はどしどし申し込んでネ
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
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Satoru.D
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Yui sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽（たの）しくリラックスした雰囲気（ふんいき）で日本語（にほんご）で会話（かいわ）しましょう！
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
sno
NativeCafetalk · Japan
今までに勉強した単語や文法を使って自由に会話してみましょう
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
yuka.t.33
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese - vocabulary & collocations （intermediate level or above)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$6.37/h
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Yuming.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Review your learning process and check areas you need to focus on before starting your JLPT prep lessons! Available once per student.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.74
Hanako
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめて日本語を学習する子供さん向け
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$6.12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Natsumi.Yam
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese ·Conversation class
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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Oyu.Onoda
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s chat casually and enjoy learning Japanese together!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Kum
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ベーシックが終わったら、さらに第一歩、踏み出しましょう。過去形、未来表現、複合文章など習得して、会話の幅を広めていきましょう。 ６０分と時間が少し長めです。 ある程度、集中して学習したい方向けです。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- German +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Milu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語や日本の文化に興味ある方、楽しく学んでいきましょう。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$14/h
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CURUMIN SENSEI
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どのクラスが合うかわからない・・・という方におすすめ！サクッと相談に乗ります。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Fumiko.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
タイの地元ならではの食事を堪能するために、知っておける表現方法を練習しましょう。
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Not listed
- Thai
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
Yurika NK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法を理解して、英語をもっと好きになろう！
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
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Kumiko.E
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがな、カタカナ、数字、言葉、発音などを習いましょう。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
TSUKI_nihongo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
集中して合格を目指す特別プログラム！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
misa.A
NativeCafetalk · Japan
オンラインレッスンに集中が出来ず、最後の方はついつい怒ってしまうという保護者の方のご要望にお応えして短い時間のレッスンをご用意しました。 集中が続く短い時間にたくさんの課題をやって欲しい。 一つの課題を通してゆっくり話を聞きだして欲しい。などなどご希望に出来るだけお答えしレッスンを行いたいと考えています。
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Emily992
NativeCafetalk · Japan
中級レベル以上の文法を学びながら、会話力も鍛えるレッスンです。
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
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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 |
| 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 | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 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 | 31 | $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, 4123 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2316 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1807 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 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 $23, 599 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 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, 31 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
- Japan2,536 / 4,365
South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,046 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 4,123 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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 28, 2026
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