Kanta
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 8 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
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
Kimkumi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
문법보다 회화! 일본 유학·생활에서 바로 쓰는 일본어를 즐겁게 말하면서 배워요☕
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.89
Emi
Nativeitalki · Japan
たくさん会話しながら記憶に定着させましょう✨🎵多听多说✨✨
- Native
- 4 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Go Yoshii
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文型
- Native
- 20 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.53
Iuliia
italki · Russia
💮 Trust Your Japanese with Iuliia-sensei ﾆｬｯ(ฅ•ω•ฅ)♡
- Fluent (C2)
- 9 lessons
- Teaching degree
- Russian +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
komichi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語学習（にほんごがくしゅう）はもちろん、日本人（にほんじん）の幼児教育（ようじきょういく）にもぴったり♪
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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Saki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners welcome :) English and French support available
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Sang Nihongo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語（にほんご）で会話（かいわ）しましょう！
- Native
- 6 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.26
Rikuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
国内旅行は200回以上行き、東京で外国人観光客向けのガイドをしていたので、日本のことに大変詳しいです！
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Chiharu YANG
NativeCafetalk · Japan
症状を日本語で伝えよう！診察で役立つ表現を身につけましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
YunLiu
italki · Taiwan
| 陪你學日語(JLPT) | 中文 | 陪你: 能說、敢說、多說 |
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
AB.Korea
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
Stop boring books & memorizing. Let Korean flow naturally! Turn habits into lessons. Beginners welcome! Let's have fun! ☕
- Native
- 1 yrs · 2 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$8.85/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kay
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese with FUN!✨ Certified, Professional Japanese instructor
- Native
- 4 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Mio.Y
NativeCafetalk · Japan
まちがっても大丈夫！ゆっくり一緒に話しましょう。
- Native
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Arisa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners welcome😊 | Personalized Lessons for Your Goals
- Native
- 9 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- 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 $8.00
kMizue
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たのしい国語
- Native
- 4 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$9.48/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
YukikoU
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 8 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 90% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
yayoi 680
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味のある話題について楽しくお話ししながら、発音や単語、フレーズを学びましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kotetsu
Nativeitalki · Japan
現在は日本語学校で日本語を教えています。オンラインで２年間、日本語を教えた経験があります。
- Native
- 2 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Business
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Ayane.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's master a basic self-introduction in Japanese!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
Noriko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 93% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Miki H.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
す初心者さん大歓迎！一緒に文字を覚えましょう！
- Native
- 9 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Kyoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
I will help you speak Japanese without feeling nervous！
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
Yuuzu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
～中級者から上級者向け～/For Intermediate to Advanced Learners 仕事で使う日本語を、会話練習やロールプレイで楽しく学びましょう！ Learn practical Japanese for the workplace through fun conversation practic…
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Teaching degree
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$11/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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