Emi.E
NativeCafetalk · Japan
生徒様のレベルに合った宿題をお出し致します！
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$1.91/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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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
465 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Yang.TW
Cafetalk · Taiwan
一緒に計画をたてよう！
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Reika.W
Cafetalk · Taiwan
日本語→台湾華語（台湾中国語）の翻訳サービスです。１コマは50字までです。★メニュー、マニュアル、手順書などの翻訳経験があります。
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$1.91/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Shibashiba
NativeCafetalk · Japan
中学生以上何歳でも大歓迎
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$3.82/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Mayu SANO
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の文章を添削します。
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Dyoko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's speak Japanese with fun
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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kioko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽にスペイン語にふれる３０分レッスン ペースに合わせて内容を組みます。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Everyday admin & immigration
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Momo.peach
NativeCafetalk · Japan
スペイン語を学ぼう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Sae.JAPAN
NativeCafetalk · Japan
エジプト人と現地で簡単なコミュニケーションを取れるようになりましょう！現地の言葉を少し話すだけでとても喜ばれます♪
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
Erika Sonrisa
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごを たくさん はなしたい せいとさん WELCOME!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
LEO Rasta
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Easy Cheasy Lemon Squeezy English Lessons for Kids♪ Sing a Song & Dance! to Learn English♪ Let's Have Fun also with Mum&Dad! or Ofcourse Kids alone are Absolut…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
YUUKOH
NativeCafetalk · Japan
外国に住んでいる子ども、日本に帰国予定の子ども、日本に来た子どものためのレッスン
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Akiko.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
６歳くらいまでのお子様対象、英語が初めてのお子様大歓迎♪
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
YUKA
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I’ll help correct the Japanese sentences you write!
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
NAE.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Camera OFF！！電話をしているように、ゆっくり話しましょう(*^_^*)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Kiwa
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson for those who want to learn in a systematic way using texts appropriate to own goals ☺
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Saeko Croft
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have a chat before setting up a lesson.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Hanasaki
NativeCafetalk · Japan
※zoomでご受講ください 気軽にできて勉強にもなるレッスンです
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Harumi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分の会話能力をブラッシュアップしてみませんか
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$3.82/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Akiko Kato
NativeCafetalk · Japan
テーマを決めないで、自由に日本語で会話しながら、自然な日本語表現を学びましょう！(自由に色々話したい方向け)
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Eri_S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
私と話しましょ♪ カメラOFFもOKです＾＾
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Yuka777
NativeCafetalk · Japan
~1レッスン25分間で、あなたの一番の推しのアニメや漫画を、日本語教師の私に教えてください~
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Yoshiko N
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英語と日本語のミーティング、逐次通訳をスムーズにしたい！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Maiha
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Don't think seriously. Try!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$6.88/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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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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