6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
2,641 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.
617 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Classgap · Peru
Japanese and Spanish tutor (Spanish speaker)
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
日本語レッスン
Apprentus
Japanese lessons, beginners to advanced. Master's in Japanese language and culture, five years in Japan.
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Let's Learn be fun
Teaches A1–B2
italki · China
🌸Free talk&Conversation🇯🇵 /🌊Anime & Travel Japanese/🇨🇳中文・ English OK/🙌🏻Beginner-friendly
Teaches A1–C2
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.
Preply · Ukraine
Japanese teacher for beginners with 4 years of experience
Classgap · China
7 years of language teaching, children, adults, spoken Chinese, examination
Teaches A1–C1
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 Beginners – Learn Practical Japanese with a Native Speake
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speaking /Listening/Working
Teaches A1–A2
italki · Japan
Японский - для работы, учебы и души! Нет - экзотике, да - настоящей Японии!
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Cours de japonais par un natif certifié débutant à avancé
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Ukraine
JLPT N1｜Japanese for Beginners, JLPT & Real-Life Conversation
Classgap · Colombia
Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · Taiwan
４０ minute lesson
Apprentus
Learn Japanese with a Native Speaker | Beginner to Advanced
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎐Beginners Welcome🎐
Teaches A1–A2
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
FindTutors
Japanese tutor for absolute beginners (JLPT N2 grade A)
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · Mexico
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
個人に合わせたレッスン!
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🏆 Top 0.1% Tutor · 12+ Yrs
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
中日双语精通，深受英语圈跨日/中学习者喜爱。扎实奠定文法与听说基础。
Teaches A1–C2
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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 |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,870 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 6,091China130 / 6,091South Korea69 / 6,091Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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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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