Takayuki N.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Let's Talk in Easy Japanese with Confidence! 🌸
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$8.40/h
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5,508 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,341 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
$9.23–$12
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
1,341
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
91 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Rino U.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese International School (1 year, Australia) Japanese tutoring volunteer (1 year, US) Various experience in education field Master’s in Educational Studie…
- Native
- 2 yrs · 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Ryo Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Want to enjoy speaking Japanese? Let's get started!
- Native
- 2 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$9.60/h
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Rion A.
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵 Japanese Teacher from Okinawa | Beginners Welcome! Let's Have Fun Talking!
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.60/h
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Ami I.
NativePreply · Japan
If you love Japanese, let's learn together at any level while having fun! Tell me all about your favorite things about Japan! I aim to be a teacher that makes…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 9 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Mika H.
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner-Friendly | Gentle Japanese Lessons
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
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Nabil Taishi A.
NativePreply · Japan
[1-Yr Coaching Exp・Your Japanese Coach & Buddy🔥] Never Boring! 🙆Learn Natural Japanese with English Support🙆
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Takumu Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor with 3 Years of Teaching Experience 🇯🇵 | Beginners Welcome | Conversation & Practical Japanese 🌟
- Native
- 3 yrs · 10 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Mariko H.
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome! 🔰 5 Yrs Experience at Japanese Language School! Clear explanations in English & Japanese 👍 Love Japan even more ♡ Join fun, practical lesson…
- Native
- 5 yrs · 9 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Vivian F.
NativePreply · Japan
Certified tutor with the 420 hours Japanese teaching course🌞
- Native
- 22 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Minami S.
NativePreply · Japan
⭐️Support available in Korean and English! ⭐️Customized lessons tailored to each student, thanks to my experience as a current teacher and materials developer!…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 18 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Ayako D.
NativePreply · Japan
More Than Japanese: A Communication Experience with a Native Teacher
- Native
- 3 yrs · 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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華奈 マ.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Conversation & Free Talk
- Native
- 37 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
$12/h
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Chizuru S.
NativePreply · Japan
I’m here to fully support your passion for idols! 📔✏️ Let’s naturally master Japanese together!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Korean
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
$11/h
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Yuka K.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn through what you love! I'll guide you every step of the way with clear, science-backed learning.
- Native
- 8 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Misaki T.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn real everyday Japanese from someone who talks to people from all over the world every day
- Native
- 4 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
$7.20/h
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Naoko U.
NativePreply · Japan
I just want to talk in Japanese! ⭐️
- Native
- 20 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$7.20/h
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Haruna K.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese teacher with 2 years of experience | Learn Real Japanese for Your Japan Adventure
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Michelle N.
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Speaker with 5 Years of Teaching Experience
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$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 | 1,086 | $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 | 51 | $34 | $27–$42 | 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, 5266 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3171 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2095 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, 1086 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 $42, 51 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
- Japan3,349 / 5,508
Taiwan151 / 5,508
China120 / 5,508
South Korea63 / 5,508
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,508
United States31 / 5,508
Philippines14 / 5,508
Spain12 / 5,508
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,341 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 5,266 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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