Misako
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
5,331 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,298 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
1,298
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
526 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Haruka
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎹 Learn Japanese with a Piano Traveler from Japan 🌏
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
Yukari
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
MIKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Natural Japanese with Me ☕ | Beginner Friendly~楽しく日本語を学ぼう~
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Hiroto
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced in India | Patient & Friendly Japanese Lessons with a teacher from Kansai area
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
emiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく話せるあなたの日本語パートナー！！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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K
Nativeitalki · Japan
私のレッスンでは、基本的に教科書は使いません。 私の作成した動画を元に、レッスンを行なっていきます。 そして、あなたの日本語を伸ばすのは【好奇心】です！ あなたの興味が赴くままに、日本語を楽しんでい
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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仲田恵里佳
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Teacher💪English OK!Never Get Bored😎🔥Beginners are welcome🌸
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Sana
Nativeitalki · Japan
オタクと日本語でおしゃべりしましょう！Let’s talk with Otaku in Japanese!
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation for Beginners & Travelers
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Mori
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$6.00/h
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Akiharu
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
Eri
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Masatoshi
Nativeitalki · Japan
小学校・幼稚園教員免許保有｜敬語、就職面接｜27年の社会経験｜17年のITエンジニア｜帰化試験｜法学検定2級｜公務員合格
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +6
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Rika
Nativeitalki · Japan
40+ Online Lessons | Conversation Focus
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mao
Nativeitalki · Japan
😰 Know Japanese, but afraid to speak? 🧡 No pressure, no perfection — relaxed, practical Japanese!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Ruku
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Miyu
Nativeitalki · Australia
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Nana
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Makiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者大歓迎☆「わからない」を「楽しい！」に変えるレッスン♫
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Rai
Nativeitalki · Japan
【English OK】Friendly & Loves Beginners! | Welcoming Both Kids and Adults!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
ringo
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Japanese Beginners Welcome! | English Support Available
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Madoka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Miyako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Hello, I'm a Japanese tutor and picture book writer
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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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 | 913 | $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 | 47 | $34 | $27–$42 | 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, 5089 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2999 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2090 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, 913 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 $42, 47 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
- Japan3,182 / 5,331
Taiwan151 / 5,331
China118 / 5,331
South Korea63 / 5,331
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,331
United States31 / 5,331
Philippines14 / 5,331
Spain12 / 5,331
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,298 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 5,089 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.93 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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