SORA KOREA
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
日本語レッスン
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$3.19/h
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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.
Native
kazu
Nativeitalki · Japan
I learned how to teach Japanese in Japan and the United States.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 4.5 (8)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Lafitte
Voscours
Cours de japonais débutants à intermédiaire
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
$6.83/h
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clara kim
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
レッスンについて質問がある方は問い合わせください。初めてでも以前習ったことがあっても、途中で分からなくなった方でも！話しながらレベルに合わせたレッスンをお勧めします！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️ Friendly Japanese tutor | リラックスして話せる😊 No pressure & natural conversation practice 💬
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Fria
FindTutors
Japanese Tutor providing lessons for children and adults
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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- Kids
$12/h
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xiaonuan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
入門～初級
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
本間友香
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$10/h
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Julisa
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de japonés y portugués para extranjeros, sin experiencia formal pero con buena comunicación..
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- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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Ohayo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく学びながら、語学力の向上を実現しましょう！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$6.12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
Aiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
フランス語OK！カフェのようにお茶をしながら、楽しくリラックスして日本語でおしゃべりしましょう！
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Takuya
Tusclasesparticulares
No tengo experiencia a enseñar japonés aún en ingles
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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KAKIN
Cafetalk · Taiwan
４０ minute lesson
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Melissa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese teacher with C1 level of English and 7+ years of business experience
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Julia
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases particulares online de japonés básico para principiantes
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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- Beginners
Pukiko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
医療・介護用語教えます♪
- Native
- 49 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
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Americo
Nativeitalki · Brazil
certificated Japanese teacher with real experiences to share! Let's stdy together!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Yldia
Voscours
Apprendre les bases de la langue Japonaise N5-N4
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$6.83/h
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Tad Papa
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで にほんごをまなびましょう！ 自由に話をして語彙や表現をふやしましょう！ Let’s learn Japanese through free conversation! Talk freely and expand your vocabulary and expressions!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Business
$3.82/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Sumika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Berar
Voscours
Cours de soutien scolaire de la fac et aide de devoirs etc
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$6.83/h
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Kiyomi.A
NativeCafetalk · Japan
何か自分の興味あることで英語を勉強しませんか？ 楽しんで勉強するのが一番です。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
MIHO
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語で学べる！3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.
- Native
- 34 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Martina
Letuelezioni
Ciao ! Mi chiamo Martina , sono laureata in giapponese , mi piacerebbe insegnare questa lingua a chiunque voglia apprenderla.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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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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