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Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,662 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$12/h
Median / hour
$9.21–$12
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,662
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

祐介 安.

祐介 安.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

I lived in the United States and Canada for three years.

Native
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (61)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Taka M.

Taka M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Experience as an online Japanese teacher

Native
3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Filipino
★ 5.0 (45)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tarun S.

Tarun S.

India

Preply · India

Certified tutor taking all responsibilities for your course with guarantee

Advanced (C1)
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Hindi +1
★ 4.7 (37)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yoshiyuki I.

Yoshiyuki I.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

It's okay to be scared of speaking Japanese and to lack confidence! (I totally get that feeling.) 😅

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (30)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Keiko K.

Keiko K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Fun and easy Japanese conversation lessons for beginners

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (18)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuya I.

Yuya I.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

English or Japanese, no problem! Beginners welcome! Let's learn together step by step in a relaxed class.

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 4.9 (18)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Kyoh T.

Kyoh T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Learn Japanese from Scratch — Friendly and Patient Teacher for Beginners 😊

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (17)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nobue K.

Nobue K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Let's Talk a Lot and Have Fun Learning Japanese!✨

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (14)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Asako I.

Asako I.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Learn Japanese through Conversation 🗣️ × Culture 🇯🇵

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
French +1
★ 5.0 (13)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Akemi T.

Akemi T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🎀I'll do my best to support you, so you can enjoy learning Japanese while keeping your goal of speaking Japanese at the heart of our lessons. 💪Let's work toget…

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (12)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Masato N.

Masato N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Want to use more Japanese? Join me! 🇯🇵⚽️ • Nearly 2 years of teaching experience • Taught soccer in Australia using Japanese ⚽🇦🇺 • Learn naturally through spea…

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (12)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Haruka N.

Haruka N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Let's learn Japanese together while having fun! ☺️🌈 I'll support you in speaking Japanese at your own pace with care ❤️

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (12)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tomoyo N.

Tomoyo N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Lessons where you can comfortably say "I don't understand" or "It's difficult" 😊✨ It's okay to make mistakes! Let's talk a lot and naturally master Japanese wh…

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 4.9 (13)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Sei F.

Sei F.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🏅 Preply Certified Tutor! ✨ The more you speak, the more fun Japanese becomes 😊 🌸 Helping my students grow in Japanese is my greatest joy 😊 🗣️ Personalized les…

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
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Japanese (KANSAI) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yosuke S.

Yosuke S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

☆Japanese Lessons for Animal Lovers☆

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (11)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Yoshiki T.

Yoshiki T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

From Textbook Japanese to Real-Life Japanese 🚀🌕Output-focused lessons that take you from I want to speak, but the words won't come out to I'm speaking naturall…

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (9)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Kaori M.

Kaori M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

13+Years as a Childcare Professional × The Language Skills of a Web Writer ✨Learn practical Japanese you can truly communicate with in just 6 months!Conversati…

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (9)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Hinoki O.

Hinoki O.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Make Mistakes, Have Fun & Speak Japanese with Confidence! | Japanese Nurse & Medical Japanese Tutor👩‍⚕️🏥

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Kotaro T.

Kotaro T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

From Beginners to Advanced! Japanese Lessons Tailored Just for You

Native
2 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (9)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Mitsuru T.

Mitsuru T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

college student studying english

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Ryoko G.

Ryoko G.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Speak Japanese more naturally, more confidently, and more like YOU ✨ Learn with a globally experienced Japanese tutor who has studied and worked in 3 countries…

Native
44 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (7)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
明子 中.

明子 中.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Let's work hard together to pass the JLPT N3 and N2 exams! Fun lessons.

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (7)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Ikumi E.

Ikumi E.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Do you have a personalized Japanese learning roadmap?👀❓ In our trial lesson, we'll create a learning plan just for you!✨ I’ll support you gently and patiently…

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yumi I.

Yumi I.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

No worries if you're a beginner in Japanese! 🌟 I'll support your learning at your own pace with gentle Japanese conversation lessons! 🌞

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (6)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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
italki2,150$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo265from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap76$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus58$34$26–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant34$54$45–$785.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt8$53$41–$635.0★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, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2150 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 76 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 58 tutors
Wyzant
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,462 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,828
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,828

Japanese tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,662 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 6,560 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. 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 November 12, 2026

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