kyoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 18 lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$12/h
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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
KOH.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have a relaxed conversation in Japanese about the things you love — cars, motorcycles, travel, and more!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C1
Ai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Coach & Copywriter: Unlock Your Authentic Voice & IKIGAI
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Hiro_E
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分の名前はひらがな・カタカナで読めるかな？
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
Chisako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence💪 Enjoy the Process and Grow Naturally!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Jeustine.N
NativeCafetalk · Philippines
面接の自己紹介・志望理由・職場での伝え方を、ロールプレイでじっくり練習します！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- Filipino +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
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Mimi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese speaker from Tokyo, Japan.
- Native
- 1 yrs · 27 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Haru Komorebi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
朝に少し日本語を話して、気持ちよく1日をスタートしましょう♪
- Native
- 3 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Seiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Women Only 🐣Beginners welcome! 🗣️Daily conversation practice ✈️ Travel Prep
- Native
- 35 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 4.2 (5)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Yuzu.O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語を学ぶ目的や目標は人それぞれ。まずはリラックスして、あなたの「やってみたいこと」を教えてください。 焦らず、あなたのペースに合わせて、居心地のいいレッスンスタイルを少しずつ見つけて行きましょう♪ English is OK!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Aoi
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Mistakes Welcome】Japanese for part-time jobs| Beginners OK |Conversation| Reading| Writing Diaries|
- Native
- 15 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
hiro ta
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがな、あいさつ、簡単な会話をゆっくり練習します。
- Native
- 2 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$6.32/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation | Speak Naturally & Have Fun! | Beginners Welcome ☃️🤍✨
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Koma
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たのしくお話しましょう！
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Fuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Travel Japanese today, JLPT N5 tomorrow. Let’s enjoy the journey, one step at a time!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
relightTomoko
Cafetalk · Japan
et's Enjoy Japanese Conversation for Your Trip to Japan!
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.58/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.26
Michio
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese, Expand Your World :Practical & Real-Life Conversation Lessons
- Native
- 34 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Taikou
NativeCafetalk · Japan
暮らしやすい生活のために、、、 For a commfortable life
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.17
Kanae's
Nativeitalki · Japan
年齢・国籍・性別問わず５００名以上もの人たちに楽しくてカジュアルなレッスンを楽しんでいただきました！
- Native
- 3 yrs · 17 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 88% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Haruka .M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「まるで日本人(にほんじん)のともだちとはなすかんかく！」日本語でじゆうにかいわをたのしむレッスンです。
- Native
- 11 yrs · 2 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$8.53/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.53
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 15 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
ASAMI3
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【聞き取れない時】【担当が不在の時】よくある場面を徹底練習！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
コウキ
Nativeitalki · Japan
A Japanese Graduate Student Teach You Japanese!
- Native
- 44 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Sao
NativeCafetalk · Japan
A relaxed 25-minute session for all levels to get comfortable with Japanese
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
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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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