Aya
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Thinking about learning Japanese? Or may be you have already started and looking to level up but need help? I am here to help
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Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,046 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$11/h
Median / hour
$8.40–$12
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
1,046
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
330 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Yuka
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I give private lessons tailored to your level and learning needs.
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$12/h
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Masaya
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Let's practice Japanese! I will answer your qustion about anything related to Japanese.I experienced the tutor of workshops to learn leadership. I made the pla…
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Ruairí
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Native English speaker with JLPT N1 qualification looking to teach Japanese to all ages.
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Hikari
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One year of experience in conversational practice of Japanese language
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$13/h
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Natsumi
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・Japanese to children. ・online lesson ・I was teaching Japanese to children at a nursery school.
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Maki
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Konnichiwa everyone! I would describe myself as friendly, cheerful and positive. My lessons are aimed at people who are interested in Japanese language and cul…
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Ririka
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I am curious and enjoy intellectual stimulation and enjoy conversations of all genres. Japanese to all learners.
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Nanae
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I would like to aim mostly beginners and children,
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Ruth
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I conduct classes and learning support with the ultimate goal of communication regardless of technicalities or perceived skills
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Reiko
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Do you like to learn Japanese with bright Japanese? If so, I am here for you!
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Nada
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Journey into Japanese: Customized Lessons for Your Language Goals!
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Kiseki
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I live in Germany and I’ve also learned German,so I know how hard a learning another language is.I want to help people who are passionate about studying Japane…
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Megumi
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native Japanese tutor living in the UK teaches students
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Ishaq
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Learn Japanese Language from a Foreigner who is from Pakistan
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Ryotaro
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Native Japanese tutor offering private lessons for children and adults online
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Varad
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Konnichiwa, Japanese tutor with a permanent residency providing lessons for tutees of all ages
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Lucy
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I am a Japanophile who started learning Japanese at age 14. Japanese is fun, engaging and opens doors. My lessons are for anyone wanting to learn or improve th…
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
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| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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 $28, 4123 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2316 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1807 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 599 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $28 and $47, 31 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 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
Japan2,536 / 4,365
South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,046 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 4,123 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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 28, 2026
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