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Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,662 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
$9.24–$12
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,662
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Reimi.

Reimi.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let's get to know each other first!

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Anastasia

Anastasia

Russia

italki · Russia

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
None listed
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kurumi0905

Kurumi0905

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

カメラオフで好きな話をしましょう♪

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sakura

Sakura

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
TOHATA

TOHATA

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

新聞を読んで

Native
10 lessons
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
$5.05/h
Free trial lesson
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ANNE

ANNE

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s talk in Japanese! It's OK to make Mistakes!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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madam_yumi

madam_yumi

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

リラックスして日本語を話してみませんか?間違えても大丈夫です。

Native
6 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tomomi

Tomomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【On Maternity Leave】🗣️ Natural Japanese | Business Professional | Top school Graduate | English OK🌸

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kyosuke. I

Kyosuke. I

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

I will teach you Japanese and the Kansai dialect in a fun and serious way. Let's learn together!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Mai

Mai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Through Trends, Culture & Topics That Make You Curious!

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
satoko

satoko

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

大学や会社、アルバイトなど、面接(めんせつ)で使(つか)う日本語を勉強(べんきょう)しましょう。

Native
48 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
HARUKA

HARUKA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's talk in Japanese a a lot! たくさんお話しましょう。

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +3
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuuka gentle flower

Yuuka gentle flower

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

短い時間で、楽しく日本語を話しましょう♪

Native
25 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yoko

Yoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

what is your enjoyment ? cooking? traveling? driving? music? parenting? etc.. Let's talk together !!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
2jimama

2jimama

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本(にほん)の子(こ)どもたちが実際(じっさい)に使(つか)っているカードを使(つか)いながら、ひらがなや基本単語(きほんたんご)を楽(たの)しく覚(おぼ)える初心者向(しょしんしゃむ)けレッスンです^^

Native
5 lessons
None listed
Korean
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Mari

Mari

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Akiko

Akiko

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

ハングル検定初級/韓国語能力試験1合格講座(1時間)

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Korean
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sebastiano

Sebastiano

Italy

italki · Italy

JPN⇆ITA translator and language enthusiast

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
None listed
Italian +4
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Mamico

Mamico

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

初めてレッスンを受講する方におすすめ。今後の目標を話し合ったりご希望を伺ったりして、あなたにぴったりなレッスンを一緒に見つけていきましょう!

Native
19 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tomo

Tomo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

English & Basic Russian Support

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (19)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Rin.O

Rin.O

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本の方言って知っていますか?方言での色々な言い方を知ろう!

Native
2 yrs · 2 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sumika

Sumika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
moona.

moona.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Naturally with a Native Speaker!

Native
15 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Can take over a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
優作

優作

JapanNative

italki · Japan

初心者大歓迎!英語でサポートできる日本語ネイティブ講師 Beginners Welcome! Native Japanese Tutor with English Support

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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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$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk793$12$8.42–$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, 6563 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4730 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 $17 and $29, 986 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 792 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

  • JapanJapan4,468 / 6,832
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,832
  • ChinaChina158 / 6,832
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,832
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China56 / 6,832
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,832
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,832
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,832

Japanese tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,662 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 6,563 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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