Hana..
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めての方/迷ったらこちら◎
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
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
467 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Shinhyejeong
Cafetalk · South Korea
韓国ファンのSNSやコメントがもっと分かるようになる！
- Fluent (C2)
- 46 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
SHU.PIG
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
メールやチャットを通じて、即座に質問を一つ一つ丁寧に回答させていただきます。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$1.91/h
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Mio.Bee
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「話したいけど言葉が出てこない」を一緒に「話せた！」に変えましょう♪
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Emiko S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have a discussion about a book you are reading
- Native
- 16 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Moca.S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
時間が足りなくて読解が出来ない人へ
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
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...Meg
NativeCafetalk · Japan
テーマを決めて話すも良し！フリートークで話すも良し！まずは楽しく話しましょう！間違っている言葉があれば出来るだけその場で訂正させていただきます。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$4.46/h
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JT HIDE
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の今を一緒に学びましょう！
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.82
ERI_N
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語会話を上達(じょうたつ)したい人のためのフリートーク25minです。 カメラOFFだから、気軽(きがる)に話せる♪ 友達と話しているような感覚(かんかく)で電話でお話しましょう！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Jun.J
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
単語は分かる。でも話せない。 文法も勉強した。でも会話で出てこない。 そんな「韓国語の詰まり」を25分で一緒にチェック。 今のあなたに必要な“次の一歩”を整理します。
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Yoshihara
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく作文しましょう♪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
TakuT
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めての人限定です＾＾ みなさんの日本語学習歴や日本語学習の目標についていろいろお話ししましょう＾＾
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Hisashi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
We talk in Japanese.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
KUMI.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【たっぷり話せる・間違えても安心】ベテラン講師が丁寧にサポート
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Mai.O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初級が終わった方、中級を楽しく勉強しましょう♪読む・書く・話す・聞く4つの技能を伸ばしたい方必見です！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
TAMANA
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めて私のレッスンを受講する生徒さん向け。ご自身の日本語レベルを知り、あなたに合うレッスンプランを見つけましょう！
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$3.82/h
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YUKKOTW
NativeCafetalk · Japan
大学院で日本語教育課程を履修した講師と一緒に日本語を話しましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Asami.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn and practice some English according to your needs :)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
YUU_nihongo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
友達と話す感覚で、日本語で楽しくおしゃべりしましょう！ 話したいトピック何でもOK ◡̈ ☆No cameraでも大丈夫です☆
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Rena.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽（たの）しく、リラックスした雰囲気（ふいんき）で、 日本語（にほんご）でお話（はな）ししましょう！！ Let's Chat in Japanese! Let's enjoy speaking Japanese together in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
Meg.C
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's try speaking Japanese with the words you already know with English!
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Sae. H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
３０分では少し物足りない方向け
- Native
- 30 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$8.61/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Ikumi.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
If you are new, please come in here♪ Find the right lesson for you!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
NATSU1216
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本人と働くための日本語スキルを身につけます！
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
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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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