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NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,355 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$12/h
Median / hour
$9.18–$12
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
1,355
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
441 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Mona
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 JTE | Kids English 👶
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Sumika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Danny D.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英語は英語らしく覚えよう♪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Anderson
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
TOEIC | Kids & Conversation 🗣
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
MIHO
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語で学べる！3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.
- Native
- 34 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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Midori A
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s Chat in Japanese at your own pace!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Martyn
AmazingTalker · Canada
Casual & Fun|Kids Conversation
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Daiki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
- Native
- 20 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mimi.T
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy speaking Japanese in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Angel
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🗣 Conversational English
- Advanced (C1)
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
yoshie
Nativeitalki · Japan
English Support ✔ | Friendly Japanese Conversation | Beginner to Business
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Taikou
NativeCafetalk · Japan
暮らしやすい生活のために、、、 For a commfortable life
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
志依
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
半導体用語｜口語｜実用会話｜ビジネス
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Business
- Beginners
$9.24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Miu.M
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師養成講座420時間終了
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Aries Q.
Cafetalk · Philippines
Improve your Japanese for daily life in Japan. Focus on pronunciation, natural speaking, and grammar explained simply.
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
tasneem
AmazingTalker · Egypt
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Engli
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Egyptian Arabic +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Akari
Nativeitalki · Japan
Current college student and instructor 👩🎓💫 Why not learn Japanese with my personalized lessons?
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Shingo.Nonomura
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk with professional Japanese teacher！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Franz
AmazingTalker · Philippines
✨ Conversational English 👶
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Cebuano +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$3.96/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
황예하
italki · South Korea
JLPT N1, Korean university student.
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Naoki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Junko.S
Nativeitalki · Japan
Planning a trip to Japan 🇯🇵 ? Let’s learn practical Japanese and useful cultural tips with me !
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Shiho
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
New Teacher - Special Price💲
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 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 $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 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, 54 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
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
- Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560- South Korea63 / 5,560
- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560- Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,355 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 5,318 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 $5.00. 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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Updated September 29, 2026
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