Eve
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (105)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
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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
298 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Yukina
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's enjoy talking in Japanese!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (104)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$9.00/h
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シーさん
Nativeitalki · Japan
留学生に初級の日本語の指導をしたり、技能実習生に日本語を教えていました。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (99)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches B1–B2
$10/h
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Momoyo
Nativeitalki · Japan
たのしく日本語で話しましょう🗾どんな方も大歓迎（だいかんげい）です🌸
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (102)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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YUN
Nativeitalki · Japan
Textbooks📚️ alone may not be enough.Knowing and using Japanese are different. Feel the difference✨️
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (97)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Yumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (98)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Kanami
Nativeitalki · Japan
I teach Japanese and English using free talk and musical songs!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (94)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Carlos
italki · Peru
¡Aprende español y japonés de forma divertida y efectiva con un profesor experimentado!
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish
- ★ 4.9 (96)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$13/h
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Sara
Nativeitalki · Japan
You only live once! Let's have fun learning:-)
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (90)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Maiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
It’s not only fun — it’s meaningful. I tailor your lessons to fit your time, budget, and personality
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (86)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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RIZA
Nativeitalki · Japan
アニメ&漫画大好きな日本語教師です!/Sou apaixonado por anime&manga/I am passionate about anime and manga！
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +1
- ★ 5.0 (85)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Saki
Nativeitalki · Japan
会話練習が得意です！間違いを気にせず、楽しくたくさん話しましょう😊
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (84)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Yoshikoيوشيكو
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Beginners are also welcome😊】Relaxed Japanese Café Talk ☕ Real Conversation with Clear Feedback
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (79)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
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Maiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
I've started to accept new students again lately! Please feel free to message me:)
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (78)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
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Akina
Nativeitalki · Japan
【にほんご・にちじょうかいわ】はじめましてのかおあわせ
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.8 (90)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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りょうた
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語を話すことへの不安を無くし、自信を持つための時間
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (71)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Mika
Nativeitalki · Japan
【楽しくお話ししましょう✨】フレンドリーで話しやすい性格です🫧
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (70)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Hiromi.K
Nativeitalki · Japan
Expand Your Vocabulary and Expressions with Detailed Feedback Each Lesson
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (67)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Haruka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's Learn Japanese Together with Haruka and Have Fun！✨
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (67)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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ののか
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build your confidence in speaking natural Japanese—with a good listener by your side!✨
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (69)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$5.00/h
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Riki
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am flexible and patient teacher!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (65)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Azumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱 Studied Japanese but still struggle to speak? Turn what you know into real conversation.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (61)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Ryosuke
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can teach you "Raw Japanese conversation" 日本人として、あなたに「生の日本語」を教えることができます。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (62)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
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yumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
「日本語ペラペラになりたい」を叶えます！日常会話を楽しく！まずは日本語をたくさん話しましょう♪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (59)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Exam prep
$9.00/h
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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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