Oyu.Onoda
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s chat casually and enjoy learning Japanese together!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
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
Kum
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ベーシックが終わったら、さらに第一歩、踏み出しましょう。過去形、未来表現、複合文章など習得して、会話の幅を広めていきましょう。 ６０分と時間が少し長めです。 ある程度、集中して学習したい方向けです。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- German +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Hitoshi (Zin Ogawa)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start leaning spanish! little by little and enjoy conversation (^-^)
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Milu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語や日本の文化に興味ある方、楽しく学んでいきましょう。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
CURUMIN SENSEI
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どのクラスが合うかわからない・・・という方におすすめ！サクッと相談に乗ります。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Fumiko.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
タイの地元ならではの食事を堪能するために、知っておける表現方法を練習しましょう。
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Not listed
- Thai
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
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Yurika NK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法を理解して、英語をもっと好きになろう！
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
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Koko
Cafetalk · China
カスタマイズ中国語
- Fluent (C2)
- 10,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Chinese +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Kumiko.E
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがな、カタカナ、数字、言葉、発音などを習いましょう。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
TSUKI_nihongo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
集中して合格を目指す特別プログラム！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
misa.A
NativeCafetalk · Japan
オンラインレッスンに集中が出来ず、最後の方はついつい怒ってしまうという保護者の方のご要望にお応えして短い時間のレッスンをご用意しました。 集中が続く短い時間にたくさんの課題をやって欲しい。 一つの課題を通してゆっくり話を聞きだして欲しい。などなどご希望に出来るだけお答えしレッスンを行いたいと考えています。
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Emily992
NativeCafetalk · Japan
中級レベル以上の文法を学びながら、会話力も鍛えるレッスンです。
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
sayaka HK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語のりずむに楽しく慣れよう！
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Yurino.D
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk freely♪ Your life, family, hobbies ,schools, dream Japanese culture etc
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Nao Kagiuchi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
幼児さんから大人までのHalloween特別レッスンです！ハロウィントピックで絵本読みやお歌、ゲームなどを楽しみます☆
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
an an
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【Camera off is OK】Practice Pronunciation, Listening, and Conversation with Japanese News
- Native
- 37 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Eri Kodama
NativeCafetalk · Japan
N3が終わりN2文法を使った沢山会話をしましょう！
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
Tomo3
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese in ENGLISH/KOREAN/GERMAN step by step! (^-^)
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- German +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$1.91/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Kimi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
(/・ω・)/{Let's have a fun Japanese lesson in your free time!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Kids
Onoyo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書はクローズ！日本語で “いま” をおしゃべりする自由な部屋☕✨ （多言語MIXも大歓迎！文法を気にせず楽しく話そう！）
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Nana, Kyoto
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Theme Talk
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
MATSUNO
NativeCafetalk · Japan
いっしょに JLPTの しけん べんきょうを しましょう。そして JLPTに ごうかく しましょう！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$9.56/h
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Aya
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start Japanese! From reading Hiragana to JLPT 5
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Haruna.Japan.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Recommended for intermediate to advanced level Japanese learners ★ Feedback included. You can choose to have your camera on or off (^^♪ Topics change irregular…
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- 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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