5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
2,218 of the 5,560 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
559 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · United States
Conversation|Beginner|Oral
Teaches B1
FindTutors
I would like to aim mostly beginners and children,
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 🗣
FindTutors
Beginner Japanese tutor offering private lessons for children and adults in London, Bedford or online
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Natural Japanese step by step🐣
Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
Intermediate Japanese speaker offering private Japanese language lessons for beginners. To be delivered online, using approaches personalised to individual's l…
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · United Kingdom
Children (6-11)
FindTutors
JLPT N1 Tutor, Five Years in Japan, Multilingual—Beginner to Business Japanese
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 Taiwan Mandarin Cert | Korea
Teaches A1
FindTutors
Mother tongue in Japanese Aimed at beginners
FindTutors
Learning Japanese for Beginners of all ages!
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 IELTS 7.0 | Conversational E
FindTutors
Japanese Tutor for Beginners wanting to learn Japanese
AmazingTalker · Colombia
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Basic Chi
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · India
Conversation|Grammar|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
入門|基礎|初階
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
🗣️Conversational & Travel✈️
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · China
kids,travel,biz,HSK,Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 IPA | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 JLPT N1 | Conversational Eng
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🏆CONVERSATION🏆IELTS🏆TOEIC
Teaches A1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 Korean Teacher | Conversatio
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 TCSOL | Conversational Chine
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | 한국어회화 💼
Teaches A1–A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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 |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,395 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560South Korea63 / 5,560Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560United States31 / 5,560Philippines14 / 5,560
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Updated September 29, 2026
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