Taikou
NativeCafetalk · Japan
暮らしやすい生活のために、、、 For a commfortable life
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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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
884 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
ASAMI3
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【聞き取れない時】【担当が不在の時】よくある場面を徹底練習！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Sao
NativeCafetalk · Japan
A relaxed 25-minute session for all levels to get comfortable with Japanese
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Mana358
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「文法は勉強したけれど、いざとなると言葉が出てこない…」そんな方のためのレッスンです。教科書的なお勉強は一度お休みして、友達とカフェでおしゃべりするような「生の会話」を楽しみませんか？
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$13/h
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Haru.Haru
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Stop studying textbook Japanese. Start learning how we really talk.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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Sachiko.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがなが よめなくても だいじょうぶ！イラストやスライドを使って、たのしく日本語を学びましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Ackey
NativeCafetalk · Japan
とにかく日本語で楽しくおしゃべりしたい方向け！
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$9.18/h
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sanana
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごで にっきを かく おてつだいをします。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
nodamei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自由（じゆう）に日本語（にほんご）で話しましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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N.Tashiro
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語講師とカウンセラーの資格を活かし、職場での悩みをお聞きします。機密保持契約締結済ですので、安心して話してください。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$9.56/h
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MKK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めての方限定です。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Shohei.N
NativeCafetalk · Japan
600字以内の日本語の文章を添削します。先生からの詳しい解説あり
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
TORA3
NativeCafetalk · Japan
何を話せばいいか、もう迷いません
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Ken. K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn real-life Japanese from the characters' dialogue.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Suuuu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Feel free to talk about anything you want ! Let's have fun and casual conversation in Japanese !
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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JIRO
NativeCafetalk · Japan
通話なし｜48時間以内に自然で伝わる日本語へ修正します
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
meg.o
NativeCafetalk · Japan
勉強するときに必要な、会話を練習しましょう
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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O.kayoko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽し く日本語を話そう♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$13/h
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kubobobo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本人と日本語を使って楽しくお話ししましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Shingo.Nonomura
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk with professional Japanese teacher！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/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 |
| 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, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 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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