Sofia
Letuelezioni
Offro principalmente italiano, inglese, giapponese per lezioni e aziende.
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Italian +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
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
361 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Yurino.D
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk freely♪ Your life, family, hobbies ,schools, dream Japanese culture etc
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Anime&Manga】Let's talk about what you love!
- Native
- 2 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Mari
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟JP Exp 🔥EN Present✨
- Native
- 21 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Giada
Letuelezioni
Studentessa di Lingue con certificazione CAE propone lezioni di inglese e di grammatica giapponese per scuola elementare, media e
- Not listed
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Italian +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$12/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Nao Kagiuchi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
幼児さんから大人までのHalloween特別レッスンです！ハロウィントピックで絵本読みやお歌、ゲームなどを楽しみます☆
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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Kyohei
Nativeitalki · Türkiye
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- Turkish
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
WATANABE
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 👶
- Native
- 13 lessons
- None listed
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Elena
Letuelezioni
Offro lezioni private di materie umanistiche e linguistiche, di inglese e come aiuto compiti per bambini e ragazzi delle elementari, medie e liceo
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
an an
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Learn Japanese greetings from the beginning. Your best friend as a Japanese beginner! It's okay if you can't do it yet. Let's take our time and learn Japanese…
- Native
- 43 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$9.47/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.89
Asami.F
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者大大大歓迎！資格を持った日本語教師です。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Rino
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational🇯🇵for Beginners
- Native
- 17 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Francesca
Letuelezioni
Laureata in Inglese e Giapponese cerca alunni, preferibilmente bambini o adolescenti, per dare ripetizioni ed imparare insieme
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$10/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kimi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
(/・ω・)/{Let's have a fun Japanese lesson in your free time!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
Ashley
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Real-Life Japanese with a Certified Japanese Teacher👩🏫📚Conversational/JLPT＋＋👨🎓
- Native
- 10 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Martyn
AmazingTalker · Canada
Casual & Fun|Kids Conversation
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 7 yrs · 4 lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Maddalena
Letuelezioni
Studentessa di Lingue diplomata al Liceo Classico offre ripetizioni per studenti delle elementari
- Intermediate (B1)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Italian +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Erika Sonrisa
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごを たくさん はなしたい せいとさん WELCOME!
- Native
- 3 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.89
SHOTA
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Lessons with a Certified Instructor [English, Korean available😊]
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Jungju
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
- Native
- 9 lessons
- None listed
- Korean +4
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Patricia
Tusclasesparticulares
Educadora de infantil y maestra de infantil, con experiencia en el sector
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
LEO Rasta
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Easy Cheasy Lemon Squeezy English Lessons for Kids♪ Sing a Song & Dance! to Learn English♪ Let's Have Fun also with Mum&Dad! or Ofcourse Kids alone are Absolut…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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
Shena
AmazingTalker · Philippines
IELTS, TOEIC, Eiken & Medical
- Fluent (C2)
- 15 yrs · 31 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Cebuano +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$3.96/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
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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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