Hiromi.E
NativeCafetalk · Japan
スペイン語をゼロからきちんと学びたい方へ！スペイン語圏への旅行前にもおすすめです。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$6.33/h
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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
143 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
太田夏美
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Adults
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Nagisa.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
講師歴８年・海外在住 小話たくさんの楽しいクラスで一緒に０から始めましょう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$16/h
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Nachi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🈯 Oral Japanese
- Native
- 28 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
nori.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
語彙力を付けたいお子様におすすめ！学習アプリ「Duolingo」を使って、一緒に日本語を学習しましょう。ゲーム感覚で、楽しく日本語レッスン！
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$16/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
Yuki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Interactive, Students first
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
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KYOKO.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽に15分お話ししましょう⭐︎
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
Naoki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 6 yrs Experience | Conversat
- Native
- 33 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
MINA_G
NativeCafetalk · Japan
５歳～１２歳の日本語を第一言語としないお子様向け日本語クラスの体験版です
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.53
Anna
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 JLPTN5 | 🗣️Friendly
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.9 (15)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Makiko Ishibe
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy learning and you will definitely grow to love the Japanese language! Let’s enjoy Japanese lessons!!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Yuki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 JLPT N2 | Conversational Jap
- Native
- 32 lessons
- Not listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Reika O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
カナダ現役保育士が現地のPreschoolのサークルタイムを完全再現！
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$5.70/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.43
Nozomi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese｜All Levels Welcome🌸
- Native
- 45 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Yuki.yy
NativeCafetalk · Japan
◎未経験OK◎楽しく日本語ではなしましょう！♪
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.90
Beginners
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
- Native
- 3 yrs · 24 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
MAYUKOSUGI
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is an orientation session for first-time students. Let's check your English level, talk about your goals and decide which of my lessons is a good fit for…
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
Yuri
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Kyoko O.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
To Learners of Japanese at all level who just want to talk in Japanese and who have something you want to talk. Let's talk! If you want, I am glad to explain t…
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Kako
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
- Native
- 29 lessons
- None listed
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.24/h
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Emi.OK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
If you just want to talk, this is for you! Let's grab natural Japanese by having relaxed, fun conversations.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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ちゃんしん
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational Japanese ✈️
- Native
- 19 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- 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
Aya
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start Japanese! From reading Hiragana to JLPT 5
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
志依
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
半導体用語｜口語｜実用会話｜ビジネス
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 4.1 (9)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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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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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 October 19, 2026
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