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Japanese tutors for beginners

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.

$29/h
Median / hour
$17–$37
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,218
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

559 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Emine

Emine

Türkiye

Cafetalk · Türkiye

Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome

Fluent (C2)
12 lessons
Not listed
Turkish +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Minami

Minami

Apprentus

Beginner Japanese🌸 Learn with an Experienced Native Tutor

Not listed
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ray

Ray

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Oral|Beginner|Fundamental

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese
★ 5.0 (1,718)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Travis H.

Travis H.

United States

Preply · United States

Learn with someone who has been through it all! Beginner → JLPT N1 → Japanese degree → 10 years as a translator. Focus on meaningful communication and fluency.

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (24)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Kei

Kei

Tusclasesparticulares

Japonés nativo con nivel N1 (Noken). Nativo en japonés, catalán y castellano. Puedo enseñar a nivel principiante e intermedio

Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
★ 5.0 (12)
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  • Beginners
デリック

デリック

Hong Kong SAR China

italki · Hong Kong SAR China

Multilingual Tutor | Japanese Lessons for Beginners and Intermediate! 🇯🇵| 初中級日語課:實用、會話、旅遊、商業日語

Fluent (C2)
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Estefania

Estefania

Argentina

Classgap · Argentina

About me:

Upper intermediate (B2)
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Olga L.

Olga L.

Ukraine

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
Makiko

Makiko

Apprentus

Japanese lessons with a native speaker – Beginners, travelers, and advanced conversation

Not listed
New tutor
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Teacher Pudding

Teacher Pudding

China

AmazingTalker · China

20 YEARS JP 😊

Fluent (C2)
16 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (1,677)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Joey C.

Joey C.

United States

Preply · United States

JLPT N1+ ・ JPN MAJ ・ Podcast Host

Advanced (C1)
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (22)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Maxfield

Maxfield

United States

italki · United States

University Japanese Language Instructor, JLPT N1 certification and 15 years experience learning.

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 95% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Andrea

Andrea

Letuelezioni

Lezioni di lingua Giapponese per principianti

Fluent (C2)
Not listed
Language degree
Italian
★ 5.0 (7)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Jennifer

Jennifer

United Kingdom

Classgap · United Kingdom

Beginners Japanese Tutor. Online Interactive Lessons for ages 11+, CRB checked

Intermediate (B1)
10 yrs · 1 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hadiseh Honarmand

Hadiseh Honarmand

Iran

Cafetalk · Iran

Learn Japanese with someone who's been in your shoes!

Fluent (C2)
1 lessons
Not listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Mika

Mika

Apprentus

Japanese Lessons for Kids & Adults | Beginner to Advanced

Not listed
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Intermediate

Intermediate

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Grammar|JLPT|Reading

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1,670)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Marina B.

Marina B.

Ukraine

Preply · Ukraine

Graduate Teacher with 10 years of experience

Advanced (C1)
14 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Russian +2
★ 5.0 (16)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Academia

Academia

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

🇯🇵💻Cursos online de japonés (general, para examen)🗾🌸

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (5)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
황예하

황예하

South Korea

italki · South Korea

JLPT N1, Korean university student.

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
Not listed
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Alonso

Alonso

Spain

Classgap · Spain

Basic (A2)
11 lessons
Other certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Linda.A

Linda.A

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

Don't know how to learn Chinese? Don't know your level of Chinese? Or which lesson to take or start from? This counseling lesson will help you find your way.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mitohi

Mitohi

Apprentus

Easy Peasy Japanese (^0^)/ Let’s learn Japanese together in fun, relaxed, and engaging online classes!

Not listed
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yiyi

Yiyi

China

AmazingTalker · China

Conversation|Business|Nikken

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (1,472)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Japanese tutors by platform

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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors1,481$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,135$18$14–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker904$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo239from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus54$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$52$40–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 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, 54 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,395 / 5,560
  • TaiwanTaiwan151 / 5,560
  • ChinaChina120 / 5,560
  • South KoreaSouth Korea63 / 5,560
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 5,560
  • PhilippinesPhilippines14 / 5,560
  • SpainSpain12 / 5,560

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Among 2,218 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $29 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $37.

We list 2,218 Japanese tutors for beginners on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 5,318 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 $5.00. 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 29, 2026

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