Akiko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ハングル検定初級/韓国語能力試験1合格講座(1時間)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$10/h
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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
Rin.O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本の方言って知っていますか？方言での色々な言い方を知ろう！
- 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 $1.91
moona.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Naturally with a Native Speaker!
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
Ishisone
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Before taking a full lesson, we will discuss about what kind of studying methods you should use and what textbooks would be preferable. I will also recommend y…
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.82
Hiroyoshi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でたくさん話したい方へ。初心者〜中級者歓迎。間違えても大丈夫です。
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
noori lee
Cafetalk · South Korea
일본의 전통,현대 문화를 통해 일본어를 알아갑시다.
- Fluent (C2)
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
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Darien
Cafetalk · United States
What are you playing? What's your number-one nostalgia game? Let's improve our English by talking about video games!
- Intermediate (B1)
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Alex1963
NativeCafetalk · Japan
面接の模擬授業はどうしたら良いの？ 教案には何を書いたら良いの？ わからないことは何でも聞いてくださいね！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Daisuke Tsubone
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Lets talk about business in Japanese
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
Sena.Osumi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
間違えても大丈夫！好きなトピックで楽しく日本語でおしゃべりしましょう✨
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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Miku.S.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
リラックスして日本語を話しましょう。間違えても大丈夫です！
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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maru.o
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごのうたをれんしゅうしませんか？
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Masumi sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk japanese with me!!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$1.91/h
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dami87
NativeCafetalk · Japan
틀려도 괜찮아요! 한국어 지원이 가능해서 초보자도 안심하고 대화할 수 있는 레슨☕
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
URI JAPANESE COACH
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Use your spare minutes wisely. Time-efficient Japanese conversation practice.
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Y.nao
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語ネイティブと30分自由に話しましょう！
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
H.Kana
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have fun learning Japanese together and work towards being able to hold a conversation♪
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Beginners
Changhun teacher
Cafetalk · South Korea
회의, 이메일, 발표까지 실무 중심의 비즈니스 한국어를 체계적으로 익혀보세요.
- Fluent (C2)
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$8.92/h
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AOI_AOCHAN
NativeCafetalk · Japan
乗馬ライセンス1級＆ペットケア資格あり&愛犬・愛猫の話や大好きな動物について日本語でおしゃべり！ (For Animal Lovers! Talk about pets and horses with a certified pet care expert & horseback rider! 🐴)
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
$11/h
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Rina.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
空いてる時間を有効活用して、 日本語でフリートークを気軽にしてみませんか。 日本語N3以上対応。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Tomon.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
仕事（しごと）の日本語（にほんご）を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう！Bussiness-Japanese! ･･･small talk, e-mail, interview, business etiquette etc.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$13/h
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ruri
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者さん大歓迎！ 韓国語を使ったフリートークや日本語でのtopikや留学の相談など韓国語に関するあれこれ一緒にお話ししましょう‼︎
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$8.92/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
yoko_mcg
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in English!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$5.10/h
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seikoo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで終わらせない日本語レッスン！
- Native
- 42 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
$11/h
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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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