Itsuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
🥈 Friendly Japanese Tutor for Beginners 🌸
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
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
637 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Naomi.T
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌸 Friendly, Patient Native Teacher | Beginners Welcome
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
Enjoy learning and steadily level up from beginner to advanced 🇯🇵✨
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1 –C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$36/h
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Wakana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Travel| Structured Beginner Support | Certified teacher| Europe-Based
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Yukari
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified tutor with working experience in various fields
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Hika.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Conversation-based Japanese lessons for beginners
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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Airi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Tomoka
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語初心者専門｜文法を積み上げて「わかる」から「話せる」へ！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
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Miyuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇫🇷FR/EN OK. Certified Teacher. Turn your JLPT knowledge into real Fluency & Confidence! 🗣️✨
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- French +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
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りさ先生
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐️ 5-Star Rated, Experienced Japanese Teacher – Learn from Zero with Confidence!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Aunty
Nativeitalki · Japan
Sake Sommelier & Sumo Expert 🍶🇯🇵 Deep Culture & "Living" Japanese
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
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Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Expert for beginners & shy speakers| Personalized in instruction
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Kelly
Nativeitalki · Japan
Ex-NHK News Anchor l Master Native Intonation & Pitch Accent
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Haru
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence✨ Certified Teacher｜1000+ Lessons｜Beginner to Business Japanese
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$23/h
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Saori
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Native Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | 4 Years Experience | UK-Based 🇬🇧
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Yusaku
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese Enjoyably with a Tutor Who Has a STEM Background and Business Experience!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 82% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
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あさみR.Asami
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの「日本語を話したい！」をサポートします。ネイティブだからできるレッスンを提供します！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Sachi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese tutor: beginners to advanced, business Japanese, JLPT
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Andressa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build Confidence in Speaking Japanese Through Fun and Supportive Lessons! 🌸✨
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Portuguese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Megumu
Nativeitalki · Japan
【指導歴10年】会話から試験対策まで完全個別指導 / 10+ Yrs Exp: Tailored Japanese from Daily to Exams
- Native
- 37 lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Junko.I
Nativeitalki · Japan
「Speak More, Have Fun!」 楽しくたくさん話そう！😊 大人のための会話中心の日本語レッスン｜初級〜上級
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Czech +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Kayoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Relaxed & Friendly Japanese Lessons ✍️ Former Editor 🇯🇵 English OK
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Moe
Nativeitalki · Japan
OMG！日本語がどんどん話せる✨初心者〜上級まで楽しく学習🌸文化も一緒に！
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
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Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor for Beginners ✈️ Ex-Flight Attendant & Career Advis｜夢中になる日本語レッスン
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)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.
| 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 |
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
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
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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