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Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,032 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $3.82. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$11/h
Median / hour
$8.33–$12
Typical range
$3.82
Trial lesson
1,032
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Taichi

Taichi

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本語でニュースを聞き、それについて話します！やさしいことばニュース(NEWS WEB EASY)を使って勉強します。

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$3.82/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
KeinJapanese

KeinJapanese

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

最強の「ビジネス日本語」を身につけよう！ 最高のあなたを「最強の日本語」で表現しませんか。 ~Express your best self with the ultimate Japanese~ 今春、社会人になる人、大歓迎！

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
$9.56/h
Trial $1.27
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
ふた Futa

ふた Futa

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

発音矯正、隙間時間に

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Exam prep
  • Business
$3.82/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
gogo

gogo

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Instruction in Japanese on how to eat Natto, fermented soy beans, Japan's traditional dish. Why don't we eat natto together in class!

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +5
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$13/h
Trial $3.19
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
IRIS ReZA

IRIS ReZA

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

This lesson is for those who ✓can speak everyday Japanese but want to improve ✓Students and workers who want to review their expressions ✓aren’t confident in t…

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$6.37/h
Trial $9.56
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
HIROMI

HIROMI

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Japanese That Helps You Connect with People in Japan

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
$11/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)

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Keiko.Kei

Keiko.Kei

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

This is to facilitate your future studies. If you first time to take my lesson please take this lesson. This lesson is required.

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
$13/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Daisuke Tsubone

Daisuke Tsubone

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Lets talk about business in Japanese

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Tomon.K

Tomon.K

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

仕事（しごと）の日本語（にほんご）を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう！Bussiness-Japanese! ･･･small talk, e-mail, interview, business etiquette etc.

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
$13/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
usshi

usshi

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Using Japanese, what is it you would like to do? Where will you be using it? In a restaurant, cafe or for a job interview?

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Rarely cancels (100% attended)
  • Speaks your language
$5.74/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
KUMIN

KUMIN

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

単に日本語を翻訳するのではなく、英語でのビジネス交渉の仕方、英語でのテレカンをする際には何を注意するのか、等を講師のビジネスの経験に基づいてレッスンします。

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
$4.46/h
Trial $3.19
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Takako Shibata

Takako Shibata

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

It will be fun if you can have a conversation!

Native
38 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$11/h
Trial $1.91
Book on Cafetalk(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
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
italki512$18$14–$235.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker268$26$20–$335.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
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
Apprentus29$34$28–$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 $28, 4034 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 2230 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1804 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
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 512 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $28 and $42, 29 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

  • JapanJapan2,453 / 4,276
  • South KoreaSouth Korea42 / 4,276
  • ChinaChina36 / 4,276
  • TaiwanTaiwan35 / 4,276
  • United StatesUnited States22 / 4,276
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China13 / 4,276
  • SpainSpain12 / 4,276
  • ItalyItaly12 / 4,276

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,032 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 4,034 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $38 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.82. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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 28, 2026

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