KOH.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have a relaxed conversation in Japanese about the things you love — cars, motorcycles, travel, and more!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Page language: English
6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,579 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$12/h
Median / hour
$9.16–$13
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
1,579
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,579 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Miyuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Daily Conversation & Business Japanese with my 20 years-working experience. Español & English OK!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
Satoshi.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんな話でも大丈夫！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor for Beginners ✈️ Ex-Flight Attendant & Career Advis｜夢中になる日本語レッスン
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Momoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
たくさん日本語で話しましょう！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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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
- Not listed
- Filipino +1
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you're facing any difficulties while working in Japan, you can also consult us about them!
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$9.33/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
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Eiji
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
chiharu
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
ちあみ
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの向上心と成長をサポートする講師
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Koma
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たのしくお話しましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly bilingual tutor with over 3 years of teaching experience
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
relightTomoko
Cafetalk · Japan
et's Enjoy Japanese Conversation for Your Trip to Japan!
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Tabia
italki · United States
Easy Going 🌸 Japanese Conversation Partner 🌸 Early Childhood Teacher
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mai_Sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「カフェで働いてみたいけれど、コーヒーの知識に自信がない」 「ワーキングホリデー前で英語での接客に不安」 「レジュメ・面接が心配」 そんなあなたのために、海外経験５年以上の私が秘訣を伝授します！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$6.26/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Hitomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
★★楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう＼(^o^)／★★ 日本語教師養成講座(420H)修了 今まで勉強した日本語で会話の練習をしたい方は楽しく会話をしましょう！！
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Neina
NativeCafetalk · Japan
✴︎Friendly Japanese Conversation Practice
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kanta
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
Taikou
NativeCafetalk · Japan
暮らしやすい生活のために、、、 For a commfortable life
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 | 1,968 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 |
| Cafetalk | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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 $28, 6179 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4359 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1820 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1968 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 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 $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 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
- Japan4,166 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424- United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424- Philippines16 / 6,424
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,579 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 6,179 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 $5.50. 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 October 1, 2026
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