Timothe
AmazingTalker · France
Hello
- Basic (A2)
- 8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- French +2
- ★ 5.0 (599)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Page language: English
1,326 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $18 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $18 per hour or less: 266 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $26. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
$14/h
Median / hour
$10–$16
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
266
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
27 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Claudia
Tusclases
Habla japonés desde el día 1 🇯🇵 | Prepárate para estudiar o trabajar en Japón | Japonés con anime para niños (≧◡≦) ♡
- Fluent (C2)
- Not listed
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 4.9 (7)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$1.41/h
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Junen
NativeCafetalk · China
「テキストで勉強した内容普段全然使わない！」と感じていませんか？実際、ネイティブの方が普段どうやって中国語を話しているかを会話しながら教えます^_^
- Native
- 4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.44
Vincent
AmazingTalker · China
🗾Basic🗾Exam🗾Anime🗻Japanese🏯
- Advanced (C1)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (133)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Mariela
Tusclases
Profesora colombiana con formación en Japón JLPT N2
- Intermediate (B1)
- Not listed
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Exam prep
- Kids
$11/h
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Leelee
NativeCafetalk · China
はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ！ 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあら かじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか？！中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK！
- Native
- 20,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
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Sera
AmazingTalker · South Korea
500+Lessons/Korean,Japanese
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (82)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Linda.A
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Don't know how to learn Chinese? Don't know your level of Chinese? Or which lesson to take or start from? This counseling lesson will help you find your way.
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.17
Genaro
Tusclases
Profesor de japonés con formación como psicólogo educativo
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
$8.44/h
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Teacher Poppy
AmazingTalker · China
Spoken Language、Exams and More
- Advanced (C1)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (39)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Ana
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de japonês com professora formada pela UFRGS
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.69/h
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L sensei
Cafetalk · Mexico
Etapa 1: 0-11 meses ☆ Etapa 2: 12-18 meses
- Beginner (A1)
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Spanish +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$7.59/h
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Min
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N3 | Conversational Jap
- Fluent (C2)
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (34)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Thalya
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora de Japonês com experiência com crianças e adultos
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$13/h
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Shin
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 💬
- Advanced (C1)
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Chie
Native (likely)Nachhilfepro
Japanese online tutor. Für Kinder und Erwachsene. Bachelor of Management.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
Prof. Ricardo
AmazingTalker · Brazil
Book your trial class 🎯
- Advanced (C1)
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Portuguese +4
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Ana
Tusclases
Clases de Japonés esencial niños y adultos
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
$1.37/h
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Emily
AmazingTalker · Venezuela
🗣 Conversational Spanish Begin
- Basic (A2)
- 23 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$3.96/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Miroslava
Tusclases
Clases en línea, niveles N5-N3 niños, adolescentes y adultos
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
$8.24/h
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Ray
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
- Advanced (C1)
- 7 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$9.24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Ariel
Nachhilfeunterricht
Japanese Tutor; I can teach people at any level, from kids to adults :)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
$17/h
Book on Nachhilfeunterricht(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Cambridge
AmazingTalker · Italy
preparation exam
- Beginner (A1)
- New tutor
- Official exam examiner
- Italian +5
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Vivian
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de japonês do iniciante ao avançado , crianças a partir de 10
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
- Beginners
$4.00/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($10), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 413 | $26 | $20–$32 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 284 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Preply | 228 | $36 | $30–$45 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 164 | $17 | $9.85–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 73 | $10 | $6.32–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 40 | $15 | $12–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Wyzant | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Classgap | 29 | $24 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 27 | $30 | $25–$36 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Apprentus | 14 | $38 | $29–$51 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$26Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 1041 tutors
Native speakers
$28Middle 50% between $20 and $36, 727 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 314 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $32, 413 tutors
Preply
$36Middle 50% between $30 and $45, 228 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $9.85 and $24, 163 tutors
Cafetalk
$10Middle 50% between $6.32 and $15, 73 tutors
italki
$15Middle 50% between $12 and $22, 40 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $43 and $75, 31 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 29 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $36, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Apprentus
$38Middle 50% between $29 and $51, 14 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
Japan966 / 1,326- Taiwan43 / 1,326
- China28 / 1,326
- South Korea20 / 1,326
- Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
United States6 / 1,326- Brazil6 / 1,326
- Italy4 / 1,326
Popular Japanese lesson types
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $18 per hour or less (266 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 1,041 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $26 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $46 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Engoo, Preply, Cafetalk, and italki, 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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Updated October 19, 2026
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