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
Page language: English
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
Eri
Nativeitalki · Japan
I want you to see me as your friend, not as your teacher !
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
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
shima
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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
海松
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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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
Yasuhiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
友達のように一緒に楽しく会話できる日本語講師！やさしくサポートします！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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
Miyuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Daily Conversation & Business Japanese with my 20 years-working experience. Español & English OK!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
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
Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor for Beginners ✈️ Ex-Flight Attendant & Career Advis｜夢中になる日本語レッスン
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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
Momoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
たくさん日本語で話しましょう！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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
Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you're facing any difficulties while working in Japan, you can also consult us about them!
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$9.33/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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
Eiji
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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
chiharu
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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
ちあみ
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの向上心と成長をサポートする講師
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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
Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly bilingual tutor with over 3 years of teaching experience
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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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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