Yuki
Native (likely)Letuelezioni
Offro lezioni private di lingua, storia e cultura giapponese
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
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
1,355 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
michiyo.n
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日常会話と日本文化が学べる『いろどり』で日本語会話を練習しましょう。すぐに使える日本語がいっぱいです！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Ling
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 TCSOL | Business Chinese 💼
- Advanced (C1)
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$9.24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Liying
italki · China
10 years experiences in teaching Chinese and Japanese in spare time.
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Yoshiko
Native (likely)Letuelezioni
Conversazione con Madrelingua Giapponese per tutte le eta
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Business
miki Y
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson is for those who are going to live in Japan and those who are currently living in Japan. Let's learn basic Japanese communication!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Everyday admin & immigration
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王平
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 20年經驗 | 商業中文 基礎中文 ✍️ HSK考試
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Moeka
Nativeitalki · Japan
英語も話せます🔆カジュアルな会話レッスン👀✨
- Native
- 39 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Giordana
Letuelezioni
Studentessa di Giapponese impartisce lezioni di giapponese per principianti
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Un.Jin
Cafetalk · South Korea
韓国語の文法を教えるレッスンです。
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
I'm
AmazingTalker · China
Children (6-11)|TCTE|Basic
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
小川幸宣
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語能力試験 JLPTのN1,N2,N3に合格できる。BJTビジネス日本語能力テストで高得点を取れる。日本語中級と上級の人と自由な日本語で会話する楽しいレッスン。京都出身の私が観光案内もします。
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Exam prep
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Uzumi
NativeNachhilfeunterricht
Übersetzung aus Japanisch ins Englisch, aus Englisch ins Deutsch
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- German +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
$9.10/h
Book on Nachhilfeunterricht(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
LIN Chinese Japanese
NativeCafetalk · China
「正しく読めている？」を一緒に確認。声調・発音・流暢さをチェックして、自然な中国語を目指しましょう
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Idiom
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
for bigginer specialist
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Umi
Nativeitalki · Japan
しごとと医療の日本語⭐️Qualified in Medicine⭐️面接・プレゼン指導⭐️Writing Support
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Nicholas
FindTutors
Retired Fund Manager teaches Japanese Language and Culture
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$12/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Tiare_FR
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フランス語学習のヒント（相談セッション）のロングバージョンです。 フランス語を始めたい方、フランス語学習に迷いが生じている方の為の相談セッションで、あなたにピッタリの学習・自習方法を見つけましょう！ ご希望の方には、興味のある分野に応じて、オススメのサイトや動画のリンクなどもお伝えします。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- French +3
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Jiyu
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Japanese ✈️
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Airi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Teacher | Beginners & Conversation Focus | Okinawa
- Native
- 36 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Masahiro
Tusclasesparticulares
les he ensnado a mis hermanos , exprico bien
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
SACHI1818
NativeCafetalk · Japan
隙間時間で日本語を楽しく上達させてましょう。
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Carmela
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TEFL | Conversation 💼
- Beginner (A1)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Cebuano +5
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$3.96/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Anime&Manga】Let's talk about what you love!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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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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