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
45 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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
Alessandro
Letuelezioni
LEZIONI DI GIAPPONESE - laureato in Scienze linguistiche LM - 39
- Intermediate (B1)
- Not listed
- Language degree
- Italian
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
$10/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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
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
Akiko Kato
NativeCafetalk · Japan
テーマを決めないで、自由に日本語で会話しながら、自然な日本語表現を学びましょう！(自由に色々話したい方向け)
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
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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
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
Haruka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Studied abroad in Spain
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (271)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Elena.O
NativeCafetalk · Russia
講師が英語で言った数字を日本語で答えてもらう練習をします。 日本語から英語も可。
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Russian +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$6.34/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Rin
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese tutor 6 years
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (270)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
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
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Hana
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸confidence in conversation🌸
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (221)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
KANO
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
native Japanese🇯🇵
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (154)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
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
KOTA
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English OK| Conversation Coach
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (132)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Yama
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fundamental|Hobby|Conversation
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (134)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Atsushi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸English ok 🌳JLPTN1~N5🔥ChildOK
- Native
- 5 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (120)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
From
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational|Beginners🎌
- Native
- 28 yrs · 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (105)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Chani
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Japanese Talk Fun&Free Chat😄
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (87)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
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
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
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
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
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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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