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.
Cafetalk · Türkiye
Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome
Apprentus
Beginner Japanese🌸 Learn with an Experienced Native Tutor
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral|Beginner|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
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.
Tusclasesparticulares
Japonés nativo con nivel N1 (Noken). Nativo en japonés, catalán y castellano. Puedo enseñar a nivel principiante e intermedio
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
Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Classgap · Argentina
About me:
Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · Ukraine
For those who are taking their first steps in Japanese
Apprentus
Japanese lessons with a native speaker – Beginners, travelers, and advanced conversation
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
20 YEARS JP 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Preply · United States
JLPT N1+ ・ JPN MAJ ・ Podcast Host
italki · United States
University Japanese Language Instructor, JLPT N1 certification and 15 years experience learning.
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di lingua Giapponese per principianti
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · United Kingdom
Beginners Japanese Tutor. Online Interactive Lessons for ages 11+, CRB checked
Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · Iran
Learn Japanese with someone who's been in your shoes!
Apprentus
Japanese Lessons for Kids & Adults | Beginner to Advanced
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Grammar｜JLPT｜Reading
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Ukraine
Graduate Teacher with 10 years of experience
Tusclasesparticulares
🇯🇵💻Cursos online de japonés (general, para examen)🗾🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · South Korea
JLPT N1, Korean university student.
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · 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.
Apprentus
Easy Peasy Japanese (^0^)/ Let’s learn Japanese together in fun, relaxed, and engaging online classes!
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Business|Nikken
Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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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