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Japanese tutors for beginners

2,096 of the 5,513 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$28/h
Median / hour
$17–$37
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,096
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

300 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Miho A.

Miho A.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Want to learn Japanese in a friendly environment where English is okay, beginners are welcome, and mistakes are just part of the process?

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$18/h
Trial $7.50
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Akiko M.

Akiko M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Japanese Lessons for Travel, Work & Test Preparation – with an Experienced Tutor

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$19/h
Trial $8.00
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Asuka M.

Asuka M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Certified Preply Tutor 🎓｜Casual Conversation 🗣️｜Beginners Welcome🔰|English OK✅| Japanese for travel, daily life, business, and your goals! Let's have fun talki…

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
Trial $7.50
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Rion A.

Rion A.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🇯🇵 Japanese Teacher from Okinawa | Beginners Welcome! Let's Have Fun Talking!

Native
6 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$9.60/h
Trial $4.00
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Mika H.

Mika H.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Beginner-Friendly | Gentle Japanese Lessons

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$11/h
Trial $4.50
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Seiko S.

Seiko S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌸 Beginners Welcome & English OK 🌸 Living in Canada 🇨🇦 7.5 Yrs International Trade Experience 💼 Patient & Fun Lessons at Your Own Pace 🌿✨

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$24/h
Trial $10
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Takumu Y.

Takumu Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Japanese Tutor with 3 Years of Teaching Experience 🇯🇵 | Beginners Welcome | Conversation & Practical Japanese 🌟

Native
3 yrs · 10 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$13/h
Trial $5.50
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Mariko H.

Mariko H.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Beginners Welcome! 🔰 5 Yrs Experience at Japanese Language School! Clear explanations in English & Japanese 👍 Love Japan even more ♡ Join fun, practical lesson…

Native
5 yrs · 9 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $5.00
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Minami S.

Minami S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

⭐️Support available in Korean and English! ⭐️Customized lessons tailored to each student, thanks to my experience as a current teacher and materials developer!…

Native
1 yrs · 18 lessons
Not listed
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (1)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $5.00
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Takashi Y.

Takashi Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

I have 10 years of experience at a Japanese language school.

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
Not listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$18/h
Trial $7.50
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Shiori A.

Shiori A.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Beginner-friendly Japanese lessons｜Dog-loving tutor 🐾

Native
22 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$18/h
Trial $7.50
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Rinka Y.

Rinka Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Japanese Lessons from Beginner to Advanced – Fun and Easy Classes Await!

Native
3 yrs · 48 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$14/h
Trial $6.00
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Japanese tutors by platform

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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors1,481$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,091$18$14–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker904$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo239from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus51$34$27–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$52$40–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 5271 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3176 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2095 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1091 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $42, 51 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,354 / 5,513
  • TaiwanTaiwan151 / 5,513
  • ChinaChina120 / 5,513
  • South KoreaSouth Korea63 / 5,513
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 5,513
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 5,513
  • PhilippinesPhilippines14 / 5,513
  • SpainSpain12 / 5,513

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Among 2,096 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $28 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $37.

We list 2,096 Japanese tutors for beginners on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 5,271 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $36 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.

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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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