I.Yui
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本食について、一緒にお話ししませんか？
- Native
- 31 lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$8.92/h
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5,434 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,320 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
1,320
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
412 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Tsugumi.T
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽にお話しましょう。英語でサポートできます。
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Akiko Nakayama
NativeCafetalk · Japan
準備するのはPCと身体を動かせる空間くらいです！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$8.92/h
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CAT
NativeCafetalk · Japan
合格めざしましょう♪
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$8.05/h
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iwa
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Train your conversational skills and expressive range through Japanese news!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
$11/h
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Kanasan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「今日はちょっと日本語を話したい！」そんな時に♪
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Ysachi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
週末 何する？
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$4.59/h
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Hayoung_Eiko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Would you like to enjoy a casual free talk session with me? Camera OFF is also OK! (If you’d prefer the camera off, please let me know in your request.)
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Anli.A
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson is speak in simple Japanese, and practice casual Japanese conversation. I recommended for those who want to have a free talk in simple Japanese or…
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Meme
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I listen to your spoken Japanese, transcribe it, check grammar and pronunciation, make corrections, and provide learning advice.
- Native
- 31 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$6.37/h
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Ted. F
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Any topic is fine! Let's have a pleasant conversation and practice speaking a lot!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$3.82/h
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Haru
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Antes de aprender japones, vamos a planear y te voy a recomendar como puedes aprender bien japones(^_^)
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Lala
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自然な英語で、あなたの英文を音声録音します。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
cherry.n
NativeCafetalk · Japan
韓国語学習者ならではのお悩みお聞きします
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
kiwi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者から、上級者まで、楽しみながら、話そう日本語
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Tomo.F
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で自由におしゃべりしましょう！ まちがえても気にしないで(*^_^*)
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Satoko.K420
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でお話ししましょう。 好きなこと、はまっていること、なん でも話してください。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$14/h
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Yamaguchi Naoko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$9.18/h
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MiyoshiK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Grammar, listening, free conversation, role-play and Kanji — all in one lesson♪ An interactive lesson designed to help you “understand → use → speak naturally”…
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Naokis
NativeCafetalk · Japan
。
- Native
- 28 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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Misa.L
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたに合ったレッスンを作ります。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Beginners
$13/h
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xiaonuan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
入門～初級
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
$7.65/h
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Ohayo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく学びながら、語学力の向上を実現しましょう！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$6.12/h
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Pukiko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
医療・介護用語教えます♪
- Native
- 49 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/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 | 1,014 | $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 | 49 | $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, 5192 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3099 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2093 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, 1014 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, 49 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
- Japan3,279 / 5,434
Taiwan151 / 5,434
China120 / 5,434
South Korea63 / 5,434
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,434
United States31 / 5,434
Philippines14 / 5,434
Spain12 / 5,434
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,320 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 5,192 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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