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Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,274 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $4.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$11/h
Median / hour
$9.00–$12
Typical range
$4.50
Trial lesson
1,274
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Ryo H.

Ryo H.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Preply Professional Tutor All Beginners huge Welcome!!!✨ Let’s explore Japanese together with a world-traveling teacher✈️!!!

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$11/h
Trial $4.50
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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
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (7)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
$11/h
Trial $4.50
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Shiori I.

Shiori I.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Beginner-Friendly Japanese Teacher|Learn Japanese for Travel＆Everyday Life|English OK|Textbook:GENKI, Irodori

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$9.60/h
Trial $4.00
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Shiori N.

Shiori N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Native Japanese Tutor | Beginners, Travel & Conversation 🇯🇵

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (5)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$13/h
Trial $5.50
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トキコ シ.

トキコ シ.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌸Friendly & Supportive Japanese Lessons 🌟 Build Confidence Through Everyday Conversation, Travel Japanese, and Practical Role-Plays! 🥰

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (5)
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  • Speaks your language
$9.60/h
Trial $4.00
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Yuka A.

Yuka A.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Master practical ,real-world Japanese faster!✨ with a Globally Experienced VIP instructor! 【From Every Conversation and Travel to Anime , Japanese Culture and…

Native
1 yrs · 25 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (4)
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  • Speaks your language
$9.60/h
Trial $4.00
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Yuka L.

Yuka L.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

16+ Years of Teaching Experience ✨Learn Japanese with Confidence! Experienced, friendly lessons with English support available. Improve your Japanese through e…

Native
1 yrs · 38 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (4)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Trial $4.50
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Noe H.

Noe H.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌟Focus on Conversation 🌟Travel Japanese 🌟Beginners Welcome 🌟English Support Available

Native
8 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (3)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$7.20/h
Trial $3.00
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Kyoko K.

Kyoko K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Cheerful Native Japanese Tutor | Japanese for Beginners • Conversation • Travel • Anime | English 🇬🇧 & German 🇩🇪 Support

Native
14 lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$13/h
Trial $5.50
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Ikumi T.

Ikumi T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

【Proven Results💡】Let’s have fun chatting while mastering natural Japanese! Whether it’s travel, conversation, or business, I’m here to fully support you in bec…

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
$7.20/h
Trial $3.00
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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
AmazingTalker904$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
italki836$18$14–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
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
Apprentus43$34$27–$445.0★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 $27, 5008 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2925 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2083 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
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 836 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 $44, 43 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

  • JapanJapan3,108 / 5,250
  • TaiwanTaiwan151 / 5,250
  • ChinaChina116 / 5,250
  • South KoreaSouth Korea63 / 5,250
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China52 / 5,250
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 5,250
  • PhilippinesPhilippines14 / 5,250
  • SpainSpain12 / 5,250

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,274 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 5,008 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.61 and $36 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.50. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, 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 September 29, 2026

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