6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
2,700 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.
2,051 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Laid-back and patient Japanese teacher with 6 years of teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is suitable for a person who has never studied Japanese.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔰Beginners🙆♂️Kids🔶Free Conv.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% tutor, a nocturnal, probably available in your timezone :D
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Support in Spanish (general public) and English (some) English! !!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy 50 minutes of Japanese conversation at your own pace!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Offer all courses ⭐️
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am qualified as a Japanese language teacher. All levels welcome☺!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵Beginners are super welcome!! 🇺🇸 Learn Japanese Effectively & Efficiently in English! 💨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法を学習しましょう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
8 years of Expertise
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
JLPT, EJU & Interview Prep | 19+ Yrs Exp & 4,000+ Lessons | Business & Academic | Eng/Kor Support
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese in Chinese! A Japanese teacher with a Level 6 Chinese Proficiency Certificate
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味（きょうみ）のあることから日本語（にほんご）を学（まな）びましょう！ 日本の有名人（ゆうめいじん）、文化（ぶんか）、観光地 （かんこうち）、季節（きせつ）のことなど。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
A relaxed lesson for beginners
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨+5800 Online lessons,Awarded Top1% teacher ✨What is your goal 🏆? Start studying Japanese with me😃
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
You can do it;)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もう一度、英語をやり直してみませんか? つまずいたところから、ゆっくり進めていきましょう!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Special limited-time offer! 🎉
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches C1–C2
NativePreply · Singapore
🎖️Preply Certified Tutor🎖️Over 200 students taught | Beginners to Advanced welcome🌸Former Big Tech (GAFA) HR professional fully supporting your goals with a pe…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy the sounds and words of the Japanese language.
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🧸 Beginner Japanese | JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟 Triple-Certified Japanese Teacher | Clear, Effective & Engaging Lessons
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 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South 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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