ERI_sop
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の発音に慣れて楽しくお話ししましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
$9.48/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.26
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6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,662 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$12/h
Median / hour
$9.21–$12
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,662
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
313 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
FUKUI
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Conversational Korean 👄
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Michio
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese, Expand Your World :Practical & Real-Life Conversation Lessons
- Native
- 34 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Rena.Kawa
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分で勉強しているテキストや宿題でわからないことはありませんか？ あなたの勉強をてつだいます！
- Native
- 5 yrs · 4 lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$6.36/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
MoonSook
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎌 Conversational Japanese ✈️
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Korean +4
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher since 2025 teaching from A1 to all level
- Native
- 11 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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Lily Japanese
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初回体験は無料です♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Teaching degree
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$7.58/h
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Risa
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Japanese Zero to Master ✈️
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Aoi
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本人の友達みたいな先生！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Kana.S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もっと日本語ネイティブ に近いイントネーション、アクセントで話せるようになりたい！ 色々な方法で自然な日本語のイントネーションやアクセントを練習しましょう！
- Native
- 41 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$5.68/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.89
照照
AmazingTalker · China
🗣 Conversational Japanese ✈️
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
manami
Nativeitalki · Japan
大阪弁日本一周アイドルオタク
- Native
- 10 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.33/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Maho.W
NativeCafetalk · Japan
何度も聞き返される不安を減らして、自信を持って話そう。
- Native
- 14 yrs · 2 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
micmic
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
- Advanced (C1)
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +5
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Nobue
Nativeitalki · Japan
ビジネス日本語を中心に教えています。敬語が使えるようになりましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
sumebamiyako
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんじんのような はつおんを めざして、くりかえし れんしゅう しましょう（日本人のような発音を目指して、繰り返し練習しましょう！）
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$9.49/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Yoshiya
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🧑🏫 Conversational English 💬
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
YUSUKE
Nativeitalki · Japan
Natural Japanese for Beginners | English Support & Real Conversation
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mits JP
NativeCafetalk · Japan
天気・健康をテーマとした会話を題材に
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Kaoru
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 JLPT N3 | Conversational Jap
- Native
- 7 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Yui
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner friendly Japanese, Relaxed conversation Practice
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Yumi_K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
No calls needed—level up in your spare time! Get personalized feedback and native audio models tailored just for you.
- Native
- 2 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Pablo
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
- Native
- 7 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$9.24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Reiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
しょしんしゃ だいかんげい｜こうしけいけん 5ねん🌸Beginner-Friendly Japanese | 5 Years as a Language Teacher
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 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 $28, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2150 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 76 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 58 tutors
Wyzant
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,462 / 6,828
- Taiwan166 / 6,828
- China157 / 6,828
- South Korea82 / 6,828
- Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 6,828
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,662 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 6,560 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. 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 November 12, 2026
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