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.
Classgap · Australia
High energy, experienced English tutor - let's have fun learning English!
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
日本語レッスン
Apprentus
Japanese conversation! (for beginner-intermediate)
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N2 | Business Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
Preply · United Kingdom
Japanese language teacher, passionate about individualised teaching, specialising in beginners / struggling learners. Anyone can learn Japanese! You can do it!
Voscours
Cours de japonais à distance, du niveau débutant au niveau professionnel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
italki · China
Teaches A1–C1
Classgap · Argentina
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
レッスンについて質問がある方は問い合わせください。初めてでも以前習ったことがあっても、途中で分からなくなった方でも！話しながらレベルに合わせたレッスンをお勧めします！
Apprentus
Japanese lessons for either beginners intermediates
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Cours de japonais par un natif certifié débutant à avancé
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Ukraine
Japanese teacher for beginners with 4 years of experience
italki · United States
Professional Japanese Instructor with 10+ Years Experience and linguistic knowledge
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · Italy
Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · Taiwan
４０ minute lesson
Apprentus
Learn Japanese from a Native Speaker – Beginner to Intermediate
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌸Master Daily Conversation🗣️
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Japanese tutor for absolute beginners (JLPT N2 grade A)
Teaches A1–A2
Preply · Ukraine
JLPT N1｜Japanese for Beginners, JLPT & Real-Life Conversation
italki · Indonesia
📜Certified English, Japanese & Indonesian Teacher with Japanese Manufacturing 🏭Industry Experience
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Argentina
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
個人に合わせたレッスン!
Apprentus
Japanese lessons, beginners to advanced. Master's in Japanese language and culture, five years in Japan.
Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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Updated September 29, 2026
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