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
137 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Anabel
Classgap · Spain
Language teacher with 4 years of experience
- Intermediate (B1)
- 5 yrs · 44 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +5
- ★ 5.0 (39)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yumi N.
NativePreply · Japan
Perfect for Beginners in Japanese | Support in English Available | Conversations for Your Japan Trip
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
優作
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者大歓迎！英語でサポートできる日本語ネイティブ講師 Beginners Welcome! Native Japanese Tutor with English Support
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Noa
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés - Niveles principiante e intermedio
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- Not listed
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Akiko.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
６歳くらいまでのお子様対象、英語が初めてのお子様大歓迎♪
- Native
- 7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.52
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Kanae
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🪻Basics🪻Speaking🪻Travel 🪻
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (426)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Shota U.
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence | Beginner-Friendly & Conversational Japanese
- Native
- 2 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
MIHO
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語で学べる！3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Ashly
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Luciano
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di Giapponese online o in presenza
- Not listed
- Not listed
- None listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Chie W
NativeCafetalk · Japan
15 minutes is not enough! Enjoy & learn Japanese in 30 minutes ☕️
- Native
- 8 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Shiho
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌏Travel👨🌾daily talk🏯business
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (346)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Makoto M.
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher & 420-Hour Training Course Graduate
- Native
- 5 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Daiki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Tomo3
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese in ENGLISH/KOREAN/GERMAN step by step! (^-^)
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- German +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$1.90/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.17
Laura
Tusclasesparticulares
CLASES DE JAPONÉS PARA PRINCIPIANTES
- Not listed
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Junko M.
NativeClassgap · Japan
Friendly Native Japanese Teacher. 460+Online Teaching Experience. Beginner -Friendly
- Native
- 3 yrs · 5 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Tomo
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Let's practice together🐰
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (301)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Sumika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸
- Native
- 28 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Okazaki E.
NativePreply · Japan
No worries if you're a beginner｜Easy and clear Japanese 🌸
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Yumi Nakamura
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's enjoy talking in Japanese like friends, like colleagues!! Don't be afraid of making mistakes just Enjoy!!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Takashi
Native (likely)Tusclases
clase japones online desde nivel 0 hasta avanzado con profe nativo
- Native (likely)
- 10 years teaching
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Vladyslav
Classgap · Ukraine
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Russian +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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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
Brazil6 / 1,326
United States6 / 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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