yumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
「日本語ペラペラになりたい」を叶えます！日常会話を楽しく！まずは日本語をたくさん話しましょう♪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (59)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Exam prep
$9.00/h
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4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,046 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$11/h
Median / hour
$8.40–$12
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
1,046
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
12 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Chieko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (53)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$9.33/h
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Aji
Nativeitalki · Japan
I’ve visited 42 countries . Let’s enjoy learning together and talk about your favorite things! ☀️
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (50)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Urara
Nativeitalki · Japan
【元看護師の会社員（Former nurse and company employee）】 フリートーク・ビジネス日本語・医療日本語もOK！自然で伝わる日本語を一緒に学びましょう🌷
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (48)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Ichiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Natural Japanese with a Seasoned Pro | 1,500+ Lessons | Business & Interview Prep
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (36)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Naoto
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's practice speaking in Japanese with me!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$10/h
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Ashley
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Real-Life Japanese with a Certified Japanese Teacher👩🏫📚Conversational/JLPT＋＋👨🎓
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Tiki
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Native Japanese 🇯🇵 | KR/EN OK 🌿 Practical Japanese for Work & Daily Life
- Native
- 32 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
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MIHO
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語で学べる！3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.
- Native
- 34 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
황예하
italki · South Korea
JLPT N1, Korean university student.
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 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 $28, 4123 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2316 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1807 tutors
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, 599 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 $47, 31 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
- Japan2,536 / 4,365
- South Korea43 / 4,365
- China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,046 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 4,123 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. 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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