Akiharu
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Page language: English
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
431 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
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
- 16 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Shota
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English Teaching Certificate |
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Masatoshi
Nativeitalki · Japan
プロ講師｜17年のエンジニア経験×教員免許｜ビジネス日本語・敬語・面接対策｜JLPT N5〜N1・帰化準備
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Teaching degree
- Chinese +6
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
seikoo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで終わらせない日本語レッスン！
- Native
- 43 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
- Business
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.89
Manami
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
US Uni Graduate｜Business Use
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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makie
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でたのしく話しましょう！まちがっても大丈夫です！ 何回も話すことで、言葉がすらすらと出てくるようになりますよ。 標準語のほか、関西弁で話したい人もどうぞ♪ 中級者（現在形、過去形を話せる人など）に適したレッスンです。
- Native
- 20 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Miyuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Daily Conversation & Business Japanese with my 20 years-working experience. Español & English OK!
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
洪杰老師
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇成人中文會話｜趣味學習🎉
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Marin. K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
時間(じかん）がない方におすすめ！ 好きなトピックでリラックスしはなしましょう♪にほんごがvocabularyくらいでもOKですよ＾
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor for Beginners ✈️ Ex-Flight Attendant & Career Advis｜夢中になる日本語レッスン
- Native
- 2 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
大海老師
AmazingTalker · China
🥇成人中文口說｜會話達人🗣️手語溝通
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Business
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
KUMIN
NativeCafetalk · Japan
単に日本語を翻訳するのではなく、英語でのビジネス交渉の仕方、英語でのテレカンをする際には何を注意するのか、等を講師のビジネスの経験に基づいてレッスンします。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$4.42/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
烏蘭
AmazingTalker · China
商業|會話|進階
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Emi
Nativeitalki · Japan
たくさん会話しながら記憶に定着させましょう✨🎵多听多说✨✨
- Native
- 4 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Takako Shibata
NativeCafetalk · Japan
It will be fun if you can have a conversation!
- Native
- 15 yrs · 38 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.89
Arisa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners welcome😊 | Personalized Lessons for Your Goals
- Native
- 9 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Maria
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎌 Conversational Japanese ✈️
- Native
- 15 years teaching
- None listed
- Korean +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Hirom
NativeCafetalk · Japan
一緒に過去問題を解きながら弱点を克服して、ビジネス用語や習慣に慣れましょう。
- Native
- 5 yrs · 12 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.89
Satoh
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
- Native
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- English
- 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 $1.10
Kotetsu
Nativeitalki · Japan
現在は日本語学校で日本語を教えています。オンラインで２年間、日本語を教えた経験があります。
- Native
- 2 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Business
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
michikaze
NativeCafetalk · Japan
これから本気（ほんき）で勉強（べんきょう）したい人（ひと）たち、あつまれ
- Native
- 3 yrs · 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.26
Rima
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の会話練習しませんか？リラックスした雰囲気＆英語対応可能
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Shaira
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 BA English | Kids Chinese 👶
- Beginner (A1)
- 2 years teaching
- Language degree
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
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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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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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