5,280 tutors · 12 platforms
1,967 of the 5,280 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
20 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
italki · Peru
Tourist Guide in Spanish, Quechua and Japanese languages with more than 10 years of experience.
Teaches A1–B2
italki · China
🌟Certified &Experienced🌟日本語 N1🌟 Speaking Practice🌟｜HSK｜YCT｜Travel 🤗🤩
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
🌸Professional Japanese teacher🌸5+ yrs Japanese teaching exp. 🌻修讀了日本語教師課程+N1合格🌻 5年+授課經驗🌻擅長初級日語
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
🌸Free talk&Conversation🇯🇵 /🌊Anime & Travel Japanese/🇨🇳中文・ English OK/🙌🏻Beginner-friendly
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Japan
Японский - для работы, учебы и души! Нет - экзотике, да - настоящей Японии!
Teaches A1–C2
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
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italki · United States
University Japanese Language Instructor, JLPT N1 certification and 15 years experience learning.
Teaches A1–C2
italki · South Korea
JLPT N1, Korean university student.
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Japan
A friendly and talkative teacher of Russian and Japanese:)
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
16 年の日本語指導歴｜JLPT 対策｜BJT｜ビジネス日本語｜企業向け研修｜キッズ日本語｜中英バイリンガルレッスン ――日本語学習を、シンプルに、効率的に、楽しく
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
Teaches A1–B1
italki · China
Teaches A1–C1
italki · United States
Professional Japanese Instructor with 10+ Years Experience and linguistic knowledge
Teaches A1–A2
italki · Indonesia
📜Certified English, Japanese & Indonesian Teacher with Japanese Manufacturing 🏭Industry Experience
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Italy
Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor
Teaches A1–C1
italki · Venezuela
Certified N1 Japanese Teacher with +3 years of experience
Teaches A1–B2
italki · China
Fluent in Japanese English and Chinese, with over 8 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
italki · United States
Easy Going 🌸 Japanese Conversation Partner 🌸 Early Childhood Teacher
Teaches A1–B2
italki · Russia
💮 Trust Your Japanese with Iuliia-sensei ﾆｬｯ(ฅ•ω•ฅ)♡
Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
10years experience in Chinese⇔Japanese translation
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 |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 865 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 44 | $34 | $27–$43 | 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.
Japan3,136 / 5,280
Taiwan151 / 5,280China117 / 5,280South Korea63 / 5,280Hong Kong SAR China52 / 5,280United States31 / 5,280
Philippines14 / 5,280
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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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