YUKI
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Adults|Beginner
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
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6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for beginners
2,700 of the 6,091 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $30 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$30/h
Median / hour
$20–$38
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
2,700
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
649 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Joseph
Voscours
Ex-tokyoïte propose cours de japonais pour débutants !
- Intermediate (B1)
- New tutor
- None listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$27/h
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JINGJING
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner | Children | TOEIC
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (43)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Caterina
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di lingua giapponese dal livello N5 al livello N3 del JLPT
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Advanced
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇Conversation🌟Novel Discussion
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Flavia
Letuelezioni
Giapponese da Zero: Impara Lingua e Cultura con un’Insegnante Solare e Appassionata
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
$20/h
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【Shishi】Airport
AmazingTalker · China
✏️Travel Japanese✏️🌟
- Advanced (C1)
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (40)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Domenico
Letuelezioni
Lo stai studiando e non lo parli ancora? Oppure vuoi impararlo da zero? Sblocchiamo insieme il tuo giapponese!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
$20/h
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レオコ＠台灣中文
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
補習班一對一教學10年以上
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (39)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Amu
Native (likely)FindTutors
Half-Japanese Oxford student with experience working in Japan| Japanese language (inc. JLPT) and culture
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$33/h
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Jumi
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🌸Beginner-Friendly🌸
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +4
- ★ 5.0 (38)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Hiro
Native (likely)FindTutors
Structured Japanese for Beginners: Master Grammar Logic & Daily Conversation
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$21/h
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Lee
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Easy to learn. 0 basic start
- Advanced (C1)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (36)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Daisy
FindTutors
Specialised in beginner and struggling learners - a native-English speaking tutor passionate about individualised learning.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
藍心老師
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Hobby|Basic
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (36)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Noelia
Tusclasesparticulares
Japonés para principiantes (nivel A1/A2)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$15/h
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Sera
AmazingTalker · South Korea
500+Lessons Korean, Japanese
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (33)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Makoto
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de japonés para todos los niveles (de nivel principiante - avanzado).
- Native (likely)
- 12 years teaching
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Esther
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Daily English | Custom Lessons
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (31)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Anais
Voscours
Professeur de japonais pour personnes souhaitant se lancer !
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
N1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral Japanese✈️ Travel
- Advanced (C1)
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Jules
Voscours
Cours de Japonais pour débutant - Initiation Hiragana/Katakana et apprentissage à la culture
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Shin
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Focus on Interaction
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Laure
Voscours
Cours de japonais (日本語の授業) - De débutant à intermédiaire
- Advanced (C1) (likely)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Beginners
$17/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 5846 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3947 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1899 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1635 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
Japan3,870 / 6,091- Taiwan153 / 6,091
- China130 / 6,091
- South Korea69 / 6,091
- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
Italy15 / 6,091
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,700 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $30 per hour; the middle half charge between $20 and $38.
We list 2,700 Japanese tutors for beginners on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 5,846 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $36 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, 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 September 30, 2026
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