NANAMIN
NativeCafetalk · Japan
オンリー韓国語で話しましょう！
- Native
- 14 lessons
- None listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
$7.58/h
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6,824 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
Native
Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your friendly Japanese tutor!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (29)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Teacher JPN
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! You will learn pronunciation and new vocabularies.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
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kazumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Top 20% of Teachers】【Many Students Keep Coming Back】【Beginners Welcome🔰】
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Sakura.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークのレッスンです。カメラなしのレッスンです。 パジャマでもOK! ソファでゴロゴロOK! リラックスして話しませんか♪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.47/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.89
Riko
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🚫暂停新生/New students paused】 中文OK｜中級～上級専門
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
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Mirei.k
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語の文章を、より自然な表現に整えます。 初心者から上級者まで大歓迎です。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
ASANO
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a teacher at a Japanese language school/ I'm Cheerful, Friendly/ Adults and children are welcome
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
emi.shiyori
NativeCafetalk · Japan
A casual introductory lesson for first-time students and anyone who'd like to chat a little.
- Native
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
Seika.N.
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
IRIS ReZA
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson is for those who ✓can speak everyday Japanese but want to improve ✓Students and workers who want to review their expressions ✓aren’t confident in t…
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.32/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.47
KANAKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語でたくさん話そう！！♪Let's Talk Japanese♪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
chikom
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語のレベルをチェックしましょう
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
自分に合った方法をみつけて一緒に日本語を勉強しましょう✨
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Waka.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
５０分（ふん）でしっかり会話（かいわ）の練習（れんしゅう）しましょう！
- Native
- 4 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Sakura
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Beginners Welcome!✨Travel Japanese✈️Popular Conversation Class Open as usual 😊
- Native
- 3 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Chiseko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's speak for 25 minutes in Japanese!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- German +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$4.55/h
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Haru
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's unlock your Japanese speaking skills together !
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kinoko.B
NativeCafetalk · Japan
新しい表現を楽しく学びましょう
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.53
Saori
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (26)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches C1–C2
- Speaks your language
$7.33/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Minu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の五十音を覚えながら、同時に簡単な日本語も学びましょう。
- Native
- 7 yrs · 17 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
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kumiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語だけを使うレッスンです！たくさん話したい人、お待ちしています👍
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- French
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Meg JP
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もし、『みんなの日本語』を もって いたら、いっしょに べんきょう しませんか？ -Shall we study together if you have a Japanese text book『Minna no Nihongo』?-
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$7.58/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kazuko_和子
Nativeitalki · Japan
どこの国に行っても道を尋ねられるタイプです。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,516 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 985 | $22 | $16–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 786 | $12 | $8.53–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 266 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 32 | $51 | $45–$73 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $52 | $40–$62 | 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 $28, 6555 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4723 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1832 tutors
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,461 / 6,824
Taiwan165 / 6,824
China158 / 6,824
South Korea82 / 6,824
Hong Kong SAR China56 / 6,824
United States40 / 6,824
Italy19 / 6,824
Brazil16 / 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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