Mizuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
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
KOZI
Native (likely)Cafetalk · Japan
アニメ・マンガ・推しについて語ろう！元アニメ専門学校講師＆コミケ経験者が教えるオタクトーク！
- Native (likely)
- 1 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
YUme
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 3 yrs · 33 lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Midori A
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s Chat in Japanese at your own pace!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.42
Marina
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence
- Native
- 13 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- 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 $7.00
Miki.Oz
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめての方、是非お申し込みください！ あなたに合った介護の日本語を一緒に考える15 分
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Business
- Beginners
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Lily
italki · China
18年日语教学经验｜JLPT｜商务｜旅行|中英双语课程 —— 让日语学习变得简单、高效又有趣
- Fluent (C2)
- 18 yrs · 41 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mimi.T
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy speaking Japanese in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.89
Sota
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese Without Stress! Fun & Casual Conversation for All Levels | Friendly Native Tutor
- Native
- 3 yrs · 39 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Mari.mari
NativeCafetalk · Japan
間違えても大丈夫！楽しく話して、自然な日本語を身につけよう
- Native
- 21 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
YU
italki · China
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 yrs · 44 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Luca.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese Lessons Made for You！ Study exactly what you need, when you need it.
- Native
- 15 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.26
Kaishin
Nativeitalki · Japan
4 years of experience teaching exchange students Japanese at uni
- Native
- 4 yrs · 16 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- 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 $5.00
Akiko.XU
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「日本語を勉強したいけれど、何から始めればいいか分からない」そんな方へ。 まずは日本人と気軽に話してみましょう！
- Native
- 10 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.53
Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
現役採用面接官「本当に受かる」模擬面接・旅行日本語・漫画で学ぶ・博多弁・4コママンガで学ぶ日本のビジネス習慣・バズるSNS添削・しりとりゲームなどを提供しています。
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Rii nihongo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ゼロから始める大人の方へ「ここちよさ」を大切にした日本語レッスン。日本語をただ覚えるだけでなく、じっくり実感して学んでいくプロセスも大切にしたいあなたへ。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
まゆ
Nativeitalki · Japan
English OK 😊 たのしくおしゃべりしましょう！ことば教室🍵 🇯🇵
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
HareHare
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの くにの ぶんかや かちかんに ついて おしえて下さい。このレッスンを つうじて ぼこくと 日本の ちがいを ふかぼりして いきましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
Miyuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸あなたの日本語学習のお手伝いをします。日本語を使って「できる」を増やしましょう🌸
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Momo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの国のこと、ぜひ聞かせてください♪ 楽しく日本語でお話ししましょう！
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.47/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
SHIHO
Nativeitalki · Japan
I want to talk about everything you want to talk !
- Native
- 28 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- 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
saki.cai.gui
NativeCafetalk · Japan
せっかく勉強した日本語を口に出してみませんか？ゆっくり、はっきりと発音する先生と、少しずつ会話の練習をしましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
hitomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified with the 420-hour program, I teach real Japanese through fun, practical conversation (^^♪
- Native
- 40 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Ayuri
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本での生活や日本語の勉強についての相談、ちょっとわからないことをサクッと聞きたい。
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$9.47/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.79
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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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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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