Patricia
Tusclasesparticulares
Soy educadora y profesora de Educación Infantil, con conocimientos en metodologías.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- 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.
YUUKOH
NativeCafetalk · Japan
外国に住んでいる子ども、日本に帰国予定の子ども、日本に来た子どものためのレッスン
- Native
- 3 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
kazu
Nativeitalki · Japan
I learned how to teach Japanese in Japan and the United States.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Katsu
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Conversational Korean 🗣
- Native
- 3 lessons
- None listed
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$2.64/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Alan
FindTutors
I am an experienced teacher relevant qualifications in the subjects I offer to children and adults
- Not listed
- 40 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Kids
Akiko.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
６歳くらいまでのお子様対象、英語が初めてのお子様大歓迎♪
- Native
- 7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.47
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Jessica
italki · China
Qualified Teacher for Adults and Kids/JLPTN1-N5 preparation
- Fluent (C2)
- 2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Emily
AmazingTalker · Venezuela
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
- Basic (A2)
- 2 yrs · 16 lessons
- None listed
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A2–B1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$3.96/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Natsumi
Native (likely)FindTutors
・Japanese to children. ・online lesson ・I was teaching Japanese to children at a nursery school.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
$13/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
NAE.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Camera OFF！！電話をしているように、ゆっくり話しましょう(*^_^*)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Nuno
italki · Portugal
Certified teacher with over 15 years’ experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Honami
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10+ yrs hospitality Japanese
- Native
- 23 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Nanae
Native (likely)FindTutors
I would like to aim mostly beginners and children,
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
Kiwa
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson for those who want to learn in a systematic way using texts appropriate to own goals ☺
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.42
Lily
italki · China
18年日语教学经验｜JLPT｜商务｜旅行|中英双语课程 —— 让日语学习变得简单、高效又有趣
- Fluent (C2)
- 18 yrs · 41 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
y
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 ９年 | 大学受験国語９年目💼
- Native
- 9 yrs · 4 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (2)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Ryotaro
Native (likely)FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor offering private lessons for children and adults online
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Saeko Croft
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have a chat before setting up a lesson.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Junko
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者大歓迎🌿｜Genkiで楽しく日本語会話📙｜発話量80%🗣️｜宿題は希望制✍️｜英語サポートOK！｜認定講師👩🏫
- Native
- 2 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 91% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
1
AmazingTalker · Singapore
🎓 Exam | Conversation
- Fluent (C2)
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Hanasaki
NativeCafetalk · Japan
※zoomでご受講ください 気軽にできて勉強にもなるレッスンです
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Mayumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Kids
- Beginners
Chantal
AmazingTalker · South Africa
Kids 6-17 | Conversational
- Beginner (A1)
- 15 yrs · 6 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$5.28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Soprano Y.O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
スキマ時間に始めてみませんか？
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/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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