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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.

$11/h
Median / hour
$9.21–$12
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,662
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

424 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

いちろう

いちろう

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🎉 Perfect for learners who know grammar but aren’t confident speaking Japanese yet!

Native
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (728)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Chani

Chani

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

So fun, even animals laugh🦁😂

Native
7 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
Korean +3
★ 4.9 (45)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Masaharu M.

Masaharu M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Feel free to talk about hobbies, business, or any topic! Let's enjoy learning Japanese together!!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Junen

Junen

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

「テキストで勉強した内容普段全然使わない!」と感じていませんか?実際、ネイティブの方が普段どうやって中国語を話しているかを会話しながら教えます^_^

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Tung

Tung

Voscours

professeur du japonais et vietnamien donne des cours en ligne à Strasbourg

Fluent (C2)
New tutor
None listed
Vietnamese
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Business
KEN

KEN

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🗣️Immerse yourself into Japanese🦻

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (677)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Shiho

Shiho

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Your All-in-One Conv. Partner

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (39)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Shisui K.

Shisui K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Native Japanese speaker. C1 level in English. Diverse experiences.

Native
2 yrs · 25 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
Cheng Qing

Cheng Qing

China

Cafetalk · China

たとえ短くても、時間を作って、気楽で会話しましょう!

Fluent (C2)
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yukiko

Yukiko

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Puedo ofrecer conversación en japonés para niños, viajes y negocios

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Business
  • Kids
Koyuki

Koyuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

English & Chinese👌JLPT, Interviews & Japan Travel|Hall of Fame Instructor with Proven Result|

Native
30 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
CELTA
English +6
★ 5.0 (672)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Choco

Choco

China

AmazingTalker · China

Business|Adults|HSK

Fluent (C2)
38 lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (36)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Minami Y.

Minami Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌸 Customized lessons tailored to your goals! Let's learn natural Japanese, Japanese culture, and business Japanese in a fun way!✨

Native
46 lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Alex S アレックス

Alex S アレックス

BrazilNative

Cafetalk · Brazil

Support for translators who need translation reviews from English, German, and Japanese to Brazilian Portuguese.

Native
30 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Rarely cancels (100% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business

Sofia

Letuelezioni

Offro principalmente italiano, inglese, giapponese per lezioni e aziende.

Fluent (C2) (likely)
New tutor
None listed
Italian +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
のりこ

のりこ

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Top 1% Japanese teachers in ITALKI. I passed the Japanese teaching certification exam and taught man

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (632)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ri

Ri

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

🔥日本語会話🔥旅行日本語 子ども向け入門💼楽しくおしゃべりしましょう!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (36)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ikumi T.

Ikumi T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

【Proven Results💡】Let’s have fun chatting while mastering natural Japanese! Whether it’s travel, conversation, or business, I’m here to fully support you in bec…

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Elena.O

Elena.O

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

講師が英語で言った数字を日本語で答えてもらう練習をします。 日本語から英語も可。

Native
5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Russian +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$6.32/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Paola

Paola

Letuelezioni

Laureata in lingue offre lezioni di lingua inglese (tutti i livelli) e giapponese (livello base)

Beginner (A1)
New tutor
Language degree
Italian +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kumi

Kumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I have worked as a office worker for 15 years. 15年以上日本で会社員として働いている経験があります

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (574)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
志依

志依

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

半導体用語|口語|実用会話|ビジネス

Native
49 lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (32)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Minami S.

Minami S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

⭐️Support available in Korean and English! ⭐️Customized lessons tailored to each student, thanks to my experience as a current teacher and materials developer!…

Native
1 yrs · 18 lessons
None listed
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ryoko koko

Ryoko koko

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

タイ語は文法が簡単って本当?! タイ語の文構成、分かるようでわからない?! 間違った文法知識、誤った語彙の認識を正していきましょう

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Thai +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$6.32/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki2,150$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,520$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker986$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk792$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo266from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap76$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus58$34$26–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant32$51$45–$735.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt8$53$41–$635.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6566 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4732 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1834 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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, 1518 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 986 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 791 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
$51Middle 50% between $45 and $73, 32 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,467 / 6,835
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,835
  • ChinaChina158 / 6,835
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,835
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China56 / 6,835
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,835
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,835
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,835

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 6,566 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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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 November 13, 2026

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