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Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,666 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
$9.10–$12
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,666
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Grace L.

Grace L.

MalaysiaNative

Cafetalk · Malaysia

Build confidence speaking in a fun way!

Native
5 yrs · 32 lessons
None listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Wako

Wako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸🌸Take lessons from a teacher with a master's degree in Japanese education!

Native
15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hiro y

Hiro y

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本語の、動詞(どうし)のグループわけ・て形・た形・ない形を 勉強(べんきょう)しましょう。

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$9.10/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Moe

Moe

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Studied Japanese teaching at the university

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 4.7 (30)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
MaNami S

MaNami S

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

アメリカでの日常のちょっとした英会話です。フリートピックで実生活で使う表現を学びます。わからない部分は日本語で解説します。あらかじめ学習したい内容のご相談にも乗ります。 例) 買い物をする時。レストランに行った時。バスや電車に乗る時のちょっとした表現など。海外旅行、出張を控えている方のアドバイスも致します。

Native
35 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$7.58/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Kiki

Kiki

China

italki · China

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (26)
Replies to 93% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Maho. T

Maho. T

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

40分じっくり日本語で話しましょう。フィードバックもあります。

Native
13 lessons
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Business
  • Beginners
korino

korino

JapanNative

italki · Japan

楽しくてもっと日本の文化が知りたくなる!より自然な日本語で会話ができる!そんなレッスンをしています!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (23)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Sana.0704

Sana.0704

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

フランス語に興味があっても勉強したことがない方、 一緒に学習スタートしましょう!

Native
15 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Adrian

Adrian

Philippines

italki · Philippines

TEFL-Certified English Teacher| Expert in Global Business Communication & Professional English

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +5
★ 5.0 (23)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
HIROMI

HIROMI

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Japanese That Helps You Connect with People in Japan

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Shiba

Shiba

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (23)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Sara Japanese

Sara Japanese

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let's get to know each other!

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Chieko

Chieko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Pass the JLPT Smarter | N5–N2 Japanese Coach

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Penguin

Penguin

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

We will enjoy a short conversation!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$3.16/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Saki

Saki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
6 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Keiko.Kei

Keiko.Kei

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

This is to facilitate your future studies. If you first time to take my lesson please take this lesson. This lesson is required.

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Nana

Nana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Tailored Lessons for Your Goals | Let’s have fun learning | いっしょに日本語で話しましょう!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
caoli

caoli

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

ランダムで選んだカードに書いてある質問に答えるフリートーク!

Native
12 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Korean +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Asuka

Asuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
yoshi.

yoshi.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

あなたの読みたい文章をシェアしてください。 レッスンで一緒に読んでいきましょう。

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
YUKA

YUKA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

リラックスして、自信を持って話そう! Relax, Speak, and Grow Your Confidence.

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
GEN.H

GEN.H

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

First Japanese. Let's have fun learning together!!

Native
4 yrs · 30 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
midori

midori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Enjoy learning Japanese🍀 Learn about Japan or just enjoy speaking Japanese. Everyone is welcome!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • 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
AmazingTalker986$22$16–$305.0★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, 6556 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4723 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1833 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 $30, 986 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 / 6,825
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,825
  • ChinaChina158 / 6,825
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,825
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China56 / 6,825
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,825
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,825
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,825

Japanese tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,666 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 6,556 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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