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.
1,659 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨Japanese for conversation✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語ゼロ・初心者・初級者歓迎｜日本語会話・フリートーク・日常会話｜Japanese for Beginners ＆ Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
I Help Beginners Go From Zero to Daily Conversation | Any Levels are Welcome | English Support Available
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's try speaking Japanese with the words you already know with English!
NativeAmazingTalker · China
JLPT，会話専門｜企業面接指導
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Let's start your journey to mastering real-life Japanese conversations with Yuki! 🌸
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.
NativePreply · Japan
😎Talkative Japanese guy has lived abroad😎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【カフェトーク大賞・ジョイフルレッスン受賞・グッドテキスト賞受賞】中学レベルの基本文型が即座に出てくるように徹底トレーニング！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Professional teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
"It's not about whether I can or can't. I'm doing it because I want to." Monkey D Luffy, One Piece
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Friendly tutor with lots of experience😊Tokyo accent✨ More than 3,000 lessons in Preply! ✨Fluent in English. Living in Canada. Beginners, Kids, JLPT, Travel con…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy a relaxed 25-minute Japanese conversation! Beginners are welcome. No topic prepared? No problem—I’ll guide the conversation and support you in Engl…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
For travel, beginner and oral
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽(たの)しく日本語を勉強(べんきょう)しましょう！日本語（にほんご）初心者（しょしんしゃ）でも大丈夫（だいじょうぶ） 生きた日本語を学びましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Speaker and Math Tutor with Physics Background
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークのレッスンです（フィードバックあり）
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT✏️Conversation🌿
Teaches A2–B2
Nativeitalki · China
Let's learn formal/casual phrases in Japanese or Korean. As a polyglot I have many tips to help you!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【🎯JLPT N1-N5 grammar + Speaking practice 🎯】 Certified Japanese tutor 🥇 / Conversation-first lessons that get you talking📝 / Support beginners to advanced level…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークのレッスンです。カメラなしのレッスンです。 パジャマでもOK! ソファでゴロゴロOK! リラックスして話しませんか♪
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
conversation🌸beginner
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの新しいネイティブのお友だち😊【はじめて】の日本語学習でも話せるようになる！
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn real Japanese while having fun with me ! I would be your favorite Sensei and friend :D
NativeCafetalk · Japan
５０分（ふん）でしっかり会話（かいわ）の練習（れんしゅう）しましょう！
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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 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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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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