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Japanese tutors for beginners

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.

$30/h
Median / hour
$20–$38
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
2,700
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

2,051 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Live in UAE🇦🇪Over 2K lessons✨

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (465)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Izumi

Izumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

15+ years of teaching experience! I will be your perfect guide in learning Japanese ;)

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (231)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Rie Y.

Rie Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Support in French and English / Focus on Conversation / Beginners Welcome / For Kids and Adults

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Fluent

Fluent

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Located in Vancouver🇨🇦

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (465)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
kimiko

kimiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

ビジネスの場面や日常で自分の言いたいことを日本語で伝えたい人のサポーター

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (228)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Masaya K.

Masaya K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

6+ years of experience /Polyglot(🗣🇬🇧🇯🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸) JLPT preparation tutor with 7 years’ experience. Expert in teaching Japanese pronunciation

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (27)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Mitsuko

Mitsuko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🌺Kids🌺English🌺JLPT N1-N5

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (462)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Moe

Moe

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Qualified Japanese Teacher | Beginner-Friendly | All levels welcome 🥳🌈

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (222)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Noriko I.

Noriko I.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🇯🇵 Certified Teacher with over 10 years of experience for beginners, providing explanations in Italian. My class will help you learn Japanese in a fun and moti…

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (26)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Michie

Michie

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

会話、通訳、ビジネス日本語、

Native
30 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (472)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches C1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
こうすけ

こうすけ

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I'm a certified friendly teacher with 8-year-experience😊 📹OK!【⚠️Please check lesson rules first📃】

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 5.0 (219)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yukiko N.

Yukiko N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Zero beginners to JLPT | Easy-to-follow lessons | Homework & Correction included

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (26)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yukina

Yukina

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Study abroad in NY

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (458)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yukari

Yukari

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Ex-Editor and Marketing Professional. Proud to see my students grow each lesson.

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
French +1
★ 5.0 (218)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yasuko Y.

Yasuko Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Absolutely Beginner-Friendly Japanese 🌸 From the Basics to Real Confidence|See Progress in Just 6 Months — Travel, Culture, Daily Life & Business|Trusted, Frie…

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (26)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Machi

Machi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Native Japanese

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (455)
Not shown

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
AKEMI

AKEMI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

プロの講師 Absolute beginners welcome!Let's have fun studying Japanese.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (218)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Noriko K.

Noriko K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

A seasoned teacher with 5 years of experience in online Japanese tutoring

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (26)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hikari

Hikari

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

💛All Ages💛Talk|JLPT

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +4
★ 5.0 (442)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Moto

Moto

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Structure is 99%, but It’s Context That Makes It Real—Miss the Context, Miss the Meaning!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (214)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Chiseko A.

Chiseko A.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌸 Beginners Welcome! ✨ Over 1,400 Hours of Japanese Teaching Experience! Most of my students are beginners. Learn practical Japanese with clear English explana…

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (26)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hiro

Hiro

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Beginner|Business

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (442)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
KAJI

KAJI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Top 1% tutor in 2022★Pass JLPT N2/N3 — and actually speak Japanese

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (214)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Noboru S.

Noboru S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Currently attending Takushoku University Japanese teacher training course, Turkish B1, English B2 level

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 4.9 (28)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Japanese tutors by platform

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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki1,635$19$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,484$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker922$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk699$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo242from $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
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant27$52$43–$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, 5846 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3947 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1899 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1635 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 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, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 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

  • JapanJapan3,870 / 6,091
  • TaiwanTaiwan153 / 6,091
  • ChinaChina130 / 6,091
  • South KoreaSouth Korea69 / 6,091
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
  • United StatesUnited States34 / 6,091
  • PhilippinesPhilippines16 / 6,091
  • ItalyItaly15 / 6,091

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Among 2,700 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $30 per hour; the middle half charge between $20 and $38.

We list 2,700 Japanese tutors for beginners on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 5,846 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 $5.50. 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 30, 2026

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