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Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,298 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$12/h
Median / hour
$9.18–$12
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
1,298
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

203 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Angel

Angel

Hong Kong SAR China

AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China

🗣 Conversational English

Advanced (C1)
1 lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +2
No reviews yet
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.10
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志依

志依

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

半導体用語｜口語｜実用会話｜ビジネス

Native
New tutor
Not listed
Chinese
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Business
  • Beginners
$9.24/h
Trial $2.20
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tasneem

tasneem

Egypt

AmazingTalker · Egypt

🎓 TESOL | Conversational Engli

Upper intermediate (B2)
New tutor
Not listed
Egyptian Arabic +2
No reviews yet
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$6.60/h
Trial $2.20
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Franz

Franz

Philippines

AmazingTalker · Philippines

✨ Conversational English 👶

Advanced (C1)
New tutor
Not listed
Cebuano +2
No reviews yet
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$3.96/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Naoki

Naoki

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $5.50
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Shiho

Shiho

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

New Teacher - Special Price💲

Native
2 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$7.92/h
Trial $3.30
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)

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Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Fun & effective lesson🌺

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.10
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Musa

Musa

Afghanistan

AmazingTalker · Afghanistan

🏆 IELTS | Conversation

Not listed
1 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
No reviews yet
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$3.96/h
Trial $1.10
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Moeko

Moeko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.10
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Asamiko

Asamiko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$9.24/h
Trial $4.40
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Ken

Ken

China

AmazingTalker · China

Now living in Japan

Advanced (C1)
New tutor
Not listed
Cantonese +2
No reviews yet
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Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$11/h
Trial $1.10
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唐

唐

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶

Native
New tutor
Not listed
Chinese +3
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$11/h
Trial $5.50
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Alvaro

Alvaro

Philippines

AmazingTalker · Philippines

🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶

Advanced (C1)
1 lessons
Not listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$3.96/h
Trial $2.20
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
西川清蘭

西川清蘭

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 日本語会話 | ビジネス日本語 💼

Native
New tutor
Not listed
Chinese
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.10
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Konoha

Konoha

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 Registered Japanese Teacher

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +2
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$12/h
Trial $5.50
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Hiroko

Hiroko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 5 yrs Experience | Conversat

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$11/h
Trial $1.10
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Rai

Rai

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.10
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【Sheung

【Sheung

Hong Kong SAR China

AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China

🌟Basic Grammar For Beginners🌟

Upper intermediate (B2)
New tutor
Not listed
Cantonese +2
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$13/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Shizuko

Shizuko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎌 Japanese | Conversational ✈️

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$11/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Masayo

Masayo

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Speak, practice and grow 🎌

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
$7.92/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
张老师

张老师

China

AmazingTalker · China

🎓 Senior Teacher | Business Ch

Beginner (A1)
New tutor
Professional teacher
Chinese +3
No reviews yet
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Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
$6.60/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
nana

nana

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣

Native
2 lessons
Not listed
Portuguese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$12/h
Trial $3.30
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
笑理

笑理

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼

Native
9 lessons
Not listed
Korean +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$9.24/h
Trial $3.30
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Tim

Tim

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 31 yrs Experience | Conversa

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors1,481$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki913$18$14–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker904$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo239from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus47$34$27–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$52$40–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 5089 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2999 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2090 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 913 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 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 $42, 47 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,182 / 5,331
  • TaiwanTaiwan151 / 5,331
  • ChinaChina118 / 5,331
  • South KoreaSouth Korea63 / 5,331
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 5,331
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 5,331
  • PhilippinesPhilippines14 / 5,331
  • SpainSpain12 / 5,331

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,298 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 5,089 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.93 and $36 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. 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 September 29, 2026

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