chiharu
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- 8 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
6,820 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,644 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.
$11/h
Median / hour
$9.12–$12
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,644
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,644 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Sasya
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Want to Speak Like an Osaka Local? Let’s Have Fun Learning Kansai-ben!
- Native
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
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
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Sakura Mana
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽に楽しく自然な日本語を身に付けていきましょう！ 間違いを気にせずたくさん話したい方も、表現や発音を丁寧に 確認しながら学びたい方も、ぜひお気軽にご参加ください。 必要に応じて英語でのサポートもいたします。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly bilingual tutor with over 3 years of teaching experience
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Yuka M.O.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
A 25-minute session to organize your goals and current challenges together. No preparation needed.
- Native
- 6 yrs · 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
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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
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Coco Japanese
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で話しましょう。英語もOKです。 あなたの日本や日本語の話を聞かせてください。
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
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
ERI_sop
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の発音に慣れて楽しくお話ししましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
$9.48/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.26
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
RIOKA
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「こんな日本語を学びたい！」を大切に。 一人一人の希望に合わせて柔軟に対応します♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- Thai +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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
Megumi Makeup
NativeCafetalk · Japan
レッスンではないので気軽にどうぞ。かるーい自己紹介のようでCafetalkなような。お茶しながら明るく元気に話しましょう！ 関西弁やでー。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (KS)
- Speaks your language
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
Kana.w
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で話したいという方！一緒に楽しくトークしましょう！
- Native
- 2 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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
ASAMIsan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Only 15 minutes! Build your confidence and make speaking Japanese a daily habit!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$3.80/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.43
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
Nami. N
NativeCafetalk · Japan
好きなトピックやテーマに関して話します。日頃の疑問などぶつけてみてください
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.17
Kay
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese with FUN!✨ Certified, Professional Japanese instructor
- Native
- 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
Kanon.F
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたのことを、日本語で楽しく話してみませんか？
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.90
Arisa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners welcome😊 | Personalized Lessons for Your Goals
- Native
- 4 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
HIDE SUZUKI
NativeCafetalk · Japan
おためしフリートーク（あいさつ）
- Native
- 4 lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,511 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 985 | $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 | 758 | $12 | $7.60–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 33 | $52 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 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, 6536 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4712 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1824 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2165 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1509 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 985 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $7.60 and $15, 757 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 77 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 33 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,467 / 6,820
- Taiwan163 / 6,820
China156 / 6,820
South Korea81 / 6,820
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820- United States39 / 6,820
Italy20 / 6,820
Philippines20 / 6,820
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,644 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 6,536 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 October 23, 2026
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