Mari
Nativeitalki · Japan
私と「使える、話せる日本語」を勉強しよう！！ まずは体験レッスンで会いましょう。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (115)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/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
27 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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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
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Riko
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🚫暂停新生/New students paused】 中文OK｜中級～上級専門
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Momoka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Relaxed & Fun Japanese Lessons🌸 Conversation • Travel • Everyday Japanese
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Miho
Nativeitalki · Japan
Here to Support Your Japanese Journey ☀️
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
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Airi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Teacher | Beginners & Conversation Focus | Okinawa
- Native
- 36 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Chika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Even if you have zero Japanese,no problem!With both Chinese & English support,I'll teach you clearly
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
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Chieko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Natural Japanese with an Osaka Native 🇯🇵Conversation,Travel & Daily Japanese/English Support
- Native
- 49 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Ryoma
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can support you learn Japanese in English and Spanish
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Replies to 89% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
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Rie
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Lots of Speaking Practice|Tailor-Made Lessons|Express Yourself Naturally|Beginners-Friendly
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Haruka.O
Nativeitalki · Japan
間違えてもOK ！楽しく日本語を練習しましょう☆
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
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Nanako
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語OK🙆♀️＆フルタイム】 初心者〜ビジネスレベルまで自然な日本語が身につくレッスンで大好評！落ち着いた雰囲気＆あなたのペースで着実に成長したい方大歓迎です🔥
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Sumika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Daiki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
- Native
- 20 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.00/h
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Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
Connect with Locals! Patient & Gentle Japanese Lessons with a Midwife🌸 |
- Native
- 19 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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kenji
Nativeitalki · Japan
米国とタイで生活した間、現地の方に日本語を教えていました。While living in the US and Thailand, I taught Japanese to local people.
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$10/h
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Mizuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
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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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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Aoi
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本人の友達みたいな先生！
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Sayaka
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Have Fun Learning Japanese! | Beginners Welcome · Conversation & Travel Japanese
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Minami.
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語学習に寄り添うパートナー🌱｜自然な日本語を身につける🌟｜会話・旅行・仕事｜基礎から実践までサポート
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$13/h
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Haruka
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎹 Learn Japanese with a Piano Traveler from Japan 🌏
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
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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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