sanana
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごで にっきを かく おてつだいをします。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
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5,180 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,259 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$11/h
Median / hour
$9.08–$12
Typical range
$4.46
Trial lesson
1,259
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,262 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
nodamei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自由（じゆう）に日本語（にほんご）で話しましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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N.Tashiro
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語講師とカウンセラーの資格を活かし、職場での悩みをお聞きします。機密保持契約締結済ですので、安心して話してください。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
$9.56/h
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Wooshiko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
やさしい日本語で群馬県の話をしましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$4.59/h
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MKK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めての方限定です。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
Shohei.N
NativeCafetalk · Japan
600字以内の日本語の文章を添削します。先生からの詳しい解説あり
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
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TORA3
NativeCafetalk · Japan
何を話せばいいか、もう迷いません
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
Ken. K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn real-life Japanese from the characters' dialogue.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Suuuu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Feel free to talk about anything you want ! Let's have fun and casual conversation in Japanese !
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
$12/h
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JIRO
NativeCafetalk · Japan
通話なし｜48時間以内に自然で伝わる日本語へ修正します
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
meg.o
NativeCafetalk · Japan
勉強するときに必要な、会話を練習しましょう
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
$10/h
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O.kayoko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく日本語を話そう♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$13/h
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kubobobo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本人と日本語を使って楽しくお話ししましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Shingo.Nonomura
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk with professional Japanese teacher！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 770 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 39 | $34 | $27–$44 | 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, 4938 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2866 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2072 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 770 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 $44, 39 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
- Japan3,049 / 5,180
Taiwan150 / 5,180
China116 / 5,180
South Korea63 / 5,180
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,180
United States30 / 5,180
Philippines14 / 5,180
Spain12 / 5,180
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,259 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 4,938 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 and $36 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.46. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, 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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