本間友香
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Page language: English
6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
$12/h
Median / hour
$9.21–$12
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,662
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,259 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
chihiro.w
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく話しながら正しい発音や語彙を教えます♪ アニメ・漫画・ゲームなどジャパニーズカルチャーも大歓迎♪
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Nanako
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語OK🙆♀️＆フルタイム】 初心者〜ビジネスレベルまで自然な日本語が身につくレッスンで大好評！落ち着いた雰囲気＆あなたのペースで着実に成長したい方大歓迎です🔥
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.75
komugi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
電話をするように話したい方向けのレッスン♪カメラなし。 自然な表現や単語、ネイティブが使う言い回しを教えます。 韓国語可能。
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$1.89/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.89
Ryuto
Nativeitalki · Japan
Improve Your Japanese Through Real-Life Conversations!
- Native
- 18 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Asako.KP
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんな風にフリートークをやりたいか！などご相談ください
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語、楽しんで身につけよう！ Let's learn Japanese in a fun and effective way!
- Native
- 20 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Miyuki.µ
NativeCafetalk · Japan
200字(じ)以内(いない)の日記(にっき)を書(か)いて、私(わたし)と交換日記(こうかんにっき)をしましょう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a former nursery teacher.I will teach gently. Adults and children are welcome！
- Native
- 27 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Rie N.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味（きょうみ）のあることから日本語（にほんご）を学（まな）びましょう！ 日本の有名人（ゆうめいじん）、文化（ぶんか）、観光地 （かんこうち）、季節（きせつ） のことなど。
- Native
- 14 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Ayano
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 84% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Miyuki.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
授業のこと、生徒のこと、ちょっとした悩みも。これから日本語教師を始める方も、もう教えている方も☆気軽にお話しましょう。経験やアイディアをシェアできれば嬉しいです。
- Native
- 13 yrs · 23 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
kazu
Nativeitalki · Japan
I learned how to teach Japanese in Japan and the United States.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
baika
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめて にほんごを べんきょうする ひとに おすすめです。 かいわも 字も さいしょから べんきょうしましょう！
- Native
- 32 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Hiromi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
coo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
だれでも あんしんして はなせます。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$7.58/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher for Beginners – Learn at a Gentle Pace🇯🇵✨
- Native
- 36 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Yu. S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
JLPT N3合格に向けて
- Native
- 41 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Rieko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Yuliya_Juliet
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがなから いっしょに まなびましょう。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Russian
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️ Speak Natural Japanese 😊 Relaxed Conversation
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
jasmin.nd
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あいさつから はじめましょう！
- Native
- 37 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.53
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
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
YASU . M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たのしく にほんごをべんきょうしましょう
- Native
- 35 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$7.58/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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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 | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | 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 | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 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 | $53 | $41–$63 | 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, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 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, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 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
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 6,828
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 6,560 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 12, 2026
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