caoli
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ランダムで選んだカードに書いてある質問に答えるフリートーク！
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
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
yoshi.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
就職活動をテーマにしたミステリー小説を読んでみませんか？ 日本の就職活動についても知れます。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
GEN.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
First Japanese. Let's have fun learning together!!
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Coco_KaigoNihongo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
20分、かいわのクラスです。 リラックスして、たくさんはなしましょう。
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
Natsuko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
タメ口も可能です。50分間、日本語で話しましょう^ ^
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Jini.K
Cafetalk · South Korea
釜山出身のネイティブが教える、本物の方言。
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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Yuu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
新聞の「お悩み相談」のコーナーを利用して、自分の考えを話す練習をしましょう。あなただったらどのようにアドバイスしますか？ ★フィードバックあり
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Maiko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
※600文字以内（600 characters or less） 600文字以内の文を3日以内にチェックします。 Sentences of up to 600 characters will be checked within 3 days
- Native
- 38 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Rie.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's practice speaking Japanese with me(*'▽') Beginners are welcome☆
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$8.92/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Fuku.S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんなレッスンにするか相談（そうだん）したり、日本語（にほんご）のレベルを確認（かくにん）します。
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Exam prep
Akiko Laporte
NativeCafetalk · Japan
かんたんな日本ごをたくさんはなしましょう。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Sayaka.Y
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本旅行で役立つ日本語を学びましょう♪
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Cantonese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Kaya.Nishi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ちょっと日本語で休憩（きゅうけい）しませんか？
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
NOBORU.S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak Japanese from day one!（初日から日本語で話せる！）
- Native
- 16 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Maki0314
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Learn grammar with GENKI and use it in conversation!
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- 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
Mana.Y
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Build your confidence speaking Japanese at nursery, kindergarten, and elementary school!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Reimi.
Cafetalk · Japan
Let's get to know each other first!
- Not listed
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Kurumi0905
NativeCafetalk · Japan
カメラオフで好きな話をしましょう♪
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
TOHATA
NativeCafetalk · Japan
新聞を読んで
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
$5.10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
madam_yumi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
リラックスして日本語を話してみませんか？間違えても大丈夫です。
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Kyosuke. I
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I will teach you Japanese and the Kansai dialect in a fun and serious way. Let's learn together!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
satoko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
大学や会社、アルバイトなど、面接（めんせつ）で使（つか）う日本語を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう。
- Native
- 48 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Yuuka gentle flower
NativeCafetalk · Japan
短い時間で、楽しく日本語を話しましょう♪
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
2jimama
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本（にほん）の子（こ）どもたちが実際（じっさい）に使（つか）っているカードを使（つか）いながら、ひらがなや基本単語（きほんたんご）を楽（たの）しく覚（おぼ）える初心者向（しょしんしゃむ）けレッスンです＾＾
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
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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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