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Japanese tutors for beginners

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.

$29/h
Median / hour
$17–$37
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,218
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Toto

Toto

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🍀Conversation🍀Beginner🍀K-POP

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$20/h
Trial $3.30
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Yudai

Yudai

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣

Native
8 lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $2.20
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Nozomi

Nozomi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Japanese｜All Levels Welcome🌸

Native
21 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $2.20
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NAOKI

NAOKI

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

💼 Japanese for work | Zero OK

Native
30 lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.10
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Specialized

Specialized

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

International School teacher 📘

Native
17 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$22/h
Trial $5.50
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Akiko：Business

Akiko：Business

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Business English, essay

Native
42 lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (6)
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Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$46/h
Trial $5.50
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My

My

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Help your job interview.

Native
34 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.4 (8)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$12/h
Trial $5.50
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Haruko.A

Haruko.A

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎌Business,Travel&Daily Life 💼

Native
19 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $3.30
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藤原義高

藤原義高

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Going abroad|Travel

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Trial $8.80
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Fumika

Fumika

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Fundamental|Beginner|JLPT N3

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$20/h
Trial $3.30
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Makoto

Makoto

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher

Native
13 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $8.80
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Sachiko

Sachiko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎌 Conversational Japanese | Bu

Native
5 lessons
Not listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.10
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Yoshi

Yoshi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 Japanese Teaching | Business

Native
8 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.10
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Nana

Nana

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

✨ Conversational English 👶

Native
7 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$12/h
Trial $5.50
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Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🌷🌷プロの日本語教師の資格🌷🌷会話レッスンが得意🌷🌷

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$16/h
Trial $3.30
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小嶋恵江

小嶋恵江

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Children (6-11)|Conversation|Business

Native
7 lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$18/h
Trial $4.40
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Kei

Kei

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🇫🇷 From Introductory to Pro🏫

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
French +2
★ 4.8 (5)
Not shown

Teaches C1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$29/h
Trial $4.40
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Sakura

Sakura

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

English, Spanish and Japanese

Native
36 lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$26/h
Trial $11
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Moe

Moe

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🗓️Weekly Updates🗓️

Native
22 lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $3.30
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Miyu

Miyu

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Enjoy outputting♪

Native
42 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$28/h
Trial $7.70
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Natsumi

Natsumi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Free talk | for kids to adults

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $5.50
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Rino

Rino

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversational🇯🇵for Beginners

Native
12 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $5.50
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Jacky

Jacky

Hong Kong SAR ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China

✈️Conversation

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$20/h
Trial $8.80
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Rie

Rie

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🌸日本で働くための就労支援🌸JLPT N2,N1😊

Native
38 lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Teaches B1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Trial $5.50
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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
italki1,135$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
Apprentus54$34$27–$415.0★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, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 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, 1135 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 $41, 54 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

  • JapanJapan3,395 / 5,560
  • TaiwanTaiwan151 / 5,560
  • ChinaChina120 / 5,560
  • South KoreaSouth Korea63 / 5,560
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 5,560
  • PhilippinesPhilippines14 / 5,560
  • SpainSpain12 / 5,560

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Among 2,218 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $29 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $37.

We list 2,218 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 5,318 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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