David
italki · Venezuela
Certified N1 Japanese Teacher with +3 years of experience
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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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
137 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Emi
Nachhilfeunterricht
Spielerisch Japanisch lernen! Ideal für Grundschüler & Anfänger. Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Grundwortschatz & Hörverständnis
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Nachhilfeunterricht(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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
Emine
Cafetalk · Türkiye
Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome
- Fluent (C2)
- 13 lessons
- Not listed
- Turkish +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.90
Jan
Nachhilfeunterricht
Für Anfänger: Katakana, Hiragana, einfache Kanji und grundlegende japanische Floskeln
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
Asako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor based in Canada🍁 | Boost Your Speaking Skills👑
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
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Masanori
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Free talk for all levels😊
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (81)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
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
Book on Suasaulasparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Olga L.
Cafetalk · Ukraine
For those who are taking their first steps in Japanese
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- Russian +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$16/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
Kazushi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎈 Enjoy free talk and learn！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (77)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Tomoyo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
本当に少しだけ日本語を続ける
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Nepali +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$6.32/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.26
Yayoi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓Certified Japanese Teacher🎓
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (73)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Takako. M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語をまず話してみましょう！入門編、中級編、上級編
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.58/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.53
Yoko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation, grammar, etc.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (73)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Juno.T
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ちょっとした空き時間に☆ 役立つ単語や表現を学びましょう！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$2.53/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
Sakurako
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Casual Japanese & Anime Talk💬
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (69)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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
KOTAの日本語教室
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語は使って覚える。僕がパス、あなたが話して、ゴール！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (50)
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
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
Teacher Haruna
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Absolute Beginner｜Conversation
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Korean +4
- ★ 5.0 (45)
- 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 $2.20
Hitoshi (Zin Ogawa)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start leaning spanish! little by little and enjoy conversation (^-^)
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.43
Akane
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Communication/ N2/N3/N4/N5
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
【Shishi】Airport
AmazingTalker · China
✏️Travel Japanese✏️🌟
- Advanced (C1)
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (41)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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
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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
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Updated October 19, 2026
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