Marina
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,355 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
1,355
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
298 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
YU
italki · China
- Fluent (C2)
- 35 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.00/h
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Kaishin
Nativeitalki · Japan
4 years of experience teaching exchange students Japanese at uni
- Native
- 16 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
現役採用面接官「本当に受かる」模擬面接・旅行日本語・漫画で学ぶ・博多弁・4コママンガで学ぶ日本のビジネス習慣・バズるSNS添削・しりとりゲームなどを提供しています。
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$14/h
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まゆ
Nativeitalki · Japan
English OK 😊 たのしくおしゃべりしましょう！ことば教室🍵 🇯🇵
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Miyuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸あなたの日本語学習のお手伝いをします。日本語を使って「できる」を増やしましょう🌸
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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MIYUKI
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏅3.500 lecciones dadas en línea. 🎓Soy profesional certificada.
- Native
- 34 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Exam prep
$14/h
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SHIHO
Nativeitalki · Japan
I want to talk about everything you want to talk !
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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hitomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified with the 420-hour program, I teach real Japanese through fun, practical conversation (^^♪
- Native
- 40 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Chihaya
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese step by step in a relaxed and supportive way
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Isaac
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 43 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 86% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Kanae's
Nativeitalki · Japan
年齢・国籍・性別問わず５００名以上もの人たちに楽しくてカジュアルなレッスンを楽しんでいただきました！
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 88% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Satoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation | Calm & Confidence Building 🌿
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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コウキ
Nativeitalki · Japan
A Japanese Graduate Student Teach You Japanese!
- Native
- 44 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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RISA
Nativeitalki · Japan
オーストラリアで日本語と弓道を教えています
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Haru
Nativeitalki · Japan
気楽に日本語で会話しよう！間違えても自信がなくても大丈夫😊 Have Fun & Relaxed Japanese Conversation with a Patient Tutor
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Sii
Nativeitalki · Japan
「登録日本語教員」日本の国家資格です。 ☆１5か国以上320人以上の学生たちに授業してきました☆
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Ryo
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の単語や文法を学んだけど、日本語がうまく話せない人向けの会話レッスン
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
TAISHI
Nativeitalki · Japan
[1-Yr Coaching Exp・Your Japanese Coach] Never Boring! Learn Natural Japanese with English Support🙆
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
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Mizuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation | Speak Naturally & Have Fun! | Beginners Welcome ☃️🤍✨
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Michio
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese, Expand Your World :Practical & Real-Life Conversation Lessons
- Native
- 30 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$7.00/h
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Aztai
italki · China
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Mongolian +3
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.90/h
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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 $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
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, 1135 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 $41, 54 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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560- China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,355 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 5,318 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 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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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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