Kotone.S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「みんなの日本語」を使って勉強しましょう。 40分！
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
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
878 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Sachi.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークレッスン（フィードバックなしです。）
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Leaf
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy the sounds and words of the Japanese language.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
chiyo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はなしたり チャットしたり しましょう♪
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
SHOKOsan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
N2試験に合格する力をつけるだけでなく、日常にも使える日本語を身に付ける様に、たくさんの例文を使って練習していきます
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Tamami
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英検４級～準１級を目指している方へ
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
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Shizuko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
会社の同僚や友達と、もっと自然な日本語で話したい！ レベル：JLPT N2以上
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- French +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Miou
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語（書く・話す・読む）を勉強しよう！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Mayu O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s chat and do some small talk freely in English for 30mins!
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Momiji
NativeCafetalk · Japan
書いて、送ろう！1000字まで。
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$5.10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
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
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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
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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, 3251 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2067 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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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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