KOH.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have a relaxed conversation in Japanese about the things you love — cars, motorcycles, travel, and more!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
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
465 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Satoshi.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんな話でも大丈夫！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Hiro_E
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分の名前はひらがな・カタカナで読めるかな？
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Jeustine.N
NativeCafetalk · Philippines
面接の自己紹介・志望理由・職場での伝え方を、ロールプレイでじっくり練習します！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Filipino +1
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
Haru Komorebi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
朝に少し日本語を話して、気持ちよく1日をスタートしましょう♪
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Yuzu.O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語を学ぶ目的や目標は人それぞれ。まずはリラックスして、あなたの「やってみたいこと」を教えてください。 焦らず、あなたのペースに合わせて、居心地のいいレッスンスタイルを少しずつ見つけて行きましょう♪ English is OK!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
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hiro ta
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがな、あいさつ、簡単な会話をゆっくり練習します。
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$6.37/h
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Koma
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たのしくお話しましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
relightTomoko
Cafetalk · Japan
et's Enjoy Japanese Conversation for Your Trip to Japan!
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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Mai_Sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「カフェで働いてみたいけれど、コーヒーの知識に自信がない」 「ワーキングホリデー前で英語での接客に不安」 「レジュメ・面接が心配」 そんなあなたのために、海外経験５年以上の私が秘訣を伝授します！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$6.26/h
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Neina
NativeCafetalk · Japan
✴︎Friendly Japanese Conversation Practice
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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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
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ASAMI3
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【聞き取れない時】【担当が不在の時】よくある場面を徹底練習！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Sao
NativeCafetalk · Japan
A relaxed 25-minute session for all levels to get comfortable with Japanese
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Mana358
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「文法は勉強したけれど、いざとなると言葉が出てこない…」そんな方のためのレッスンです。教科書的なお勉強は一度お休みして、友達とカフェでおしゃべりするような「生の会話」を楽しみませんか？
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$13/h
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Haru.Haru
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Stop studying textbook Japanese. Start learning how we really talk.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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Sachiko.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがなが よめなくても だいじょうぶ！イラストやスライドを使って、たのしく日本語を学びましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Ackey
NativeCafetalk · Japan
とにかく日本語で楽しくおしゃべりしたい方向け！
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$9.18/h
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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
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sanana
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごで にっきを かく おてつだいをします。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
nodamei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自由（じゆう）に日本語（にほんご）で話しましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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N.Tashiro
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語講師とカウンセラーの資格を活かし、職場での悩みをお聞きします。機密保持契約締結済ですので、安心して話してください。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$9.56/h
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Wooshiko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
やさしい日本語で群馬県の話をしましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$4.59/h
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MKK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めての方限定です。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
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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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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 29, 2026
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