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Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,665 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
1,665
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

1,257 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Hana..

Hana..

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

初めての方/迷ったらこちら◎

Native
13 lessons
None listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ichiro

Ichiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Master Natural Japanese with a Seasoned Pro | 1,500+ Lessons | Business & Interview Prep

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (43)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
SHU.PIG

SHU.PIG

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

メールやチャットを通じて、即座に質問を一つ一つ丁寧に回答させていただきます。

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$1.89/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
kazuma

kazuma

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Real Japanese Conversation 🇯🇵|Relaxed & Practical Speaking Lessons

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (42)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mio.Bee

Mio.Bee

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

「話したいけど言葉が出てこない」を一緒に「話せた!」に変えましょう♪

Native
5 yrs · 18 lessons
Other certificate · verified
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Jackie

Jackie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🗓️ Flexible Scheduling Upon Request! | 8+ Years of Experience in Education — Message me anytime!😊

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (41)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Emiko S

Emiko S

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let's have a discussion about a book you are reading

Native
4 yrs · 16 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ayumi

Ayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese teacher/Here to make your learning experience more fun :)!

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (41)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Moca.S

Moca.S

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

時間が足りなくて読解が出来ない人へ

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

⚠️Do NOT teach(我不要教): Business (商务日语), 14 years old and under(14岁以下的孩子), A1 and A2 (初级日语), JLPT⚠️

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +5
★ 5.0 (42)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
...Meg

...Meg

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

テーマを決めて話すも良し!フリートークで話すも良し!まずは楽しく話しましょう!間違っている言葉があれば出来るだけその場で訂正させていただきます。

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

Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$4.42/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Chiemi

Chiemi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's practice Japanese together! :)

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (40)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
JT HIDE

JT HIDE

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本語の今を一緒に学びましょう!

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
saki

saki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

2019年からチューターをしています。

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (41)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
ERI_N

ERI_N

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本語会話を上達(じょうたつ)したい人のためのフリートーク25minです。 カメラOFFだから、気軽(きがる)に話せる♪ 友達と話しているような感覚(かんかく)で電話でお話しましょう!

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Korean +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ayako

Ayako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Teaching experience/gently and friendly🇯🇵👩‍💻【I will be taking a break from March 1st 🙆‍♀️】

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (39)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jun.J

Jun.J

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

単語は分かる。でも話せない。 文法も勉強した。でも会話で出てこない。 そんな「韓国語の詰まり」を25分で一緒にチェック。 今のあなたに必要な“次の一歩”を整理します。

Native
3 yrs · 7 lessons
None listed
Korean
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

Miho

Miho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Here to Support Your Japanese Journey ☀️

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (38)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
TakuT

TakuT

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

初めての人限定です^^ みなさんの日本語学習歴や日本語学習の目標についていろいろお話ししましょう^^

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Nozomi

Nozomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🟡Natural Japanese Conversation 🟡 Beginners Welcome! Relaxed atmosphere +grammar !

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hisashi

Hisashi

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

We talk in Japanese.

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Nagisa

Nagisa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I'm easygoing.(*‘ω‘ *)たまにはいつもとちがう人と話しませんか?1回だけ、たまの気分転換でもOKですよ〜

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
KUMI.K

KUMI.K

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

リラックスしてたくさん話しましょう

Native
20 yrs · 14 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
YASU

YASU

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

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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 / FindTutors1,516$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker985$22$16–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk786$12$8.53–$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$52$40–$625.0★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, 6555 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4723 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1832 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, 1514 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 985 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.53 and $15, 785 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
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $62, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,461 / 6,824
  • TaiwanTaiwan165 / 6,824
  • ChinaChina158 / 6,824
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,824
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China56 / 6,824
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,824
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,824
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,824

Japanese tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,665 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 6,555 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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