Ayako.S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気楽にお話ししましょう♪
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
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
ariga
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法や慣用句を解説する授業です！ぜひ一緒に上級をめざしましょう！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Chiyomi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
まずはリラックスして話してみませんか？
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
iran
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
일상에서도 사용할수 있는『시간적인 순서를 나타내는 편리한 표현』을 원예의 리얼한 회화를 중심으로 리듬감있게 배워봅니다！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Ashley Christina
Cafetalk · United States
Let's have a voice chat about any topic in English for 15 minutes!
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Nishi.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたが書いた日本語のチェックをします！ 500字までOKです。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
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saho
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でおしゃべりしましょう！会話練習を重ねれば、言葉がすらすら出てくるようになりますよ！
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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YUKA.U
NativeCafetalk · Japan
For business people who want to learn job hunting strategies in Japan, presentation skill, and sales pitch, etc.
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
Ayaka6
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Ayakaの小部屋（こべや）
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Shunsuke Shimizu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本人が苦手なパッチムの発音の基礎を詳しく教えます！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Atsuko Decker
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Graduate from "Textbook Japanese"! Master natural "Tame-guchi" to connect with your Japanese friends.
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
Eri.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
１５分だけ にほんごで はなしましょう！
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Jun sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
なんでも自由に話しましょう♪
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
tsurushima
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語力にさらに磨きをかけませんか？
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Mei.8
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is my motto on study languages. What you like × Language you study So let's talk about it if there is someone who love travel and Japan.
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Azusa
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is a counseling for first time studens. Please sende a message what you want to know. If you use the first coupon, it will be 0pt.
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$3.19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
ARISA.S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
短い時間で楽しく会話しながら勉強しよう！
- Native
- 19 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
usshi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Using Japanese, what is it you would like to do? Where will you be using it? In a restaurant, cafe or for a job interview?
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
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
- Speaks your language
Kodama
NativeCafetalk · Japan
JLPT N1に挑戦しよう！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$6.37/h
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Yumi_sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s Chat in Japanese, Relaxed and Easy!
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Junji B.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
テキストがなくても大丈夫。 ゆっくり、日本語を話してみましょう。
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Masako.O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
– For True Beginners
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Ryu.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak natural Japanese with confidence at work — not textbook Japanese.
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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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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