Mineco
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークのレッスンです（フィードバックあり）
- Native
- 38 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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
Luna.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Using books or Manga written in Japanese, read aloud in Japanese, explain in Japanese what you feel and think, and understand the intention of written expressi…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Business
uchida07
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let`s talk in Japanese!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
NANAMIN
NativeCafetalk · Japan
オンリー韓国語で話しましょう！
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$7.65/h
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Teacher JPN
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! You will learn pronunciation and new vocabularies.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
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Sakura.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークのレッスンです。カメラなしのレッスンです。 パジャマでもOK! ソファでゴロゴロOK! リラックスして話しませんか♪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.56/h
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Mirei.k
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語の文章を、より自然な表現に整えます。 初心者から上級者まで大歓迎です。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
emi.shiyori
NativeCafetalk · Japan
今日あることを日本語で話してみませんか？
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
IRIS ReZA
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson is for those who ✓can speak everyday Japanese but want to improve ✓Students and workers who want to review their expressions ✓aren’t confident in t…
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
chikom
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語のレベルをチェックしましょう
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Waka.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
５０分（ふん）でしっかり会話（かいわ）の練習（れんしゅう）しましょう！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Chiseko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's speak for 25 minutes in Japanese!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- German +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$4.59/h
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Kinoko.B
NativeCafetalk · Japan
新しい表現を楽しく学びましょう
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
Minu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の五十音を覚えながら、同時に簡単な日本語も学びましょう。
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Meg JP
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もし、『みんなの日本語』を もって いたら、いっしょに べんきょう しませんか？ -Shall we study together if you have a Japanese text book『Minna no Nihongo』?-
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$7.65/h
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Grace L.
NativeCafetalk · Malaysia
Build confidence speaking in a fun way!
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Hiro y
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の、動詞（どうし）のグループわけ・て形・た形・ない形を 勉強（べんきょう）しましょう。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.18/h
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MaNami S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
アメリカでの日常のちょっとした英会話です。フリートピックで実生活で使う表現を学びます。わからない部分は日本語で解説します。あらかじめ学習したい内容のご相談にも乗ります。 例) 買い物をする時。レストランに行った時。バスや電車に乗る時のちょっとした表現など。海外旅行、出張を控えている方のアドバイスも致します。
- Native
- 31 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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Maho. T
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ゆっくり楽しくお話ししましょう。お気軽にどうぞ。
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Sana.0704
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy a relaxed and fun conversation about your favorite topics.
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$5.74/h
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HIROMI
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese That Helps You Connect with People in Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Sara Japanese
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's get to know each other!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$4.59/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Penguin
NativeCafetalk · Japan
We will enjoy a short conversation!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$3.19/h
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Keiko.Kei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is to facilitate your future studies. If you first time to take my lesson please take this lesson. This lesson is required.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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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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