6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
3,010 of the 6,424 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.
2,301 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🎯 Absolute Beginner Specialist | 1,100+ Lessons Taught
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
🌺Kids🌺English🌺JLPT N1-N5
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏆 Top 1% Teacher｜✅ Certified｜🧑🏻🏫 10 Years of Experience｜👥 Group Lesson｜🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🇬🇧 English support available 🇺🇸| Learn to speak natural Japanese from beginner level 🗣️ Fun, clear, and practical lessons with a full-time Japanese teacher 🇯🇵…
Teaches A1–A2
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!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
会話、通訳、ビジネス日本語、
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches C1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Mistakes welcome! 🎉 Let's chat, laugh, and grow your Japanese naturally.🌱🚀
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Certified Teacher🏫】Master Japanese with GENKI & QUARTET! From zero to JLPT N5-N3✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy the sounds and words of the Japanese language.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Study abroad in NY
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with over 2 years of experience in teaching online
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Feel your progress in 3 months!】 【Mistakes are chances to improve🌺】 Kind, patient support for your Japanese learning. Let’s speak fluent, natural Japanese tog…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語（書く・話す・読む）を勉強しよう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Qualified Japanese tutor from Japan. Let’s build confidence in your Japanese with me!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もっともっと話したい方大募集！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💛All Ages💛Talk|JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Preply Certified Tutor🏅English is OK! 🌸 I will support you kindly and let you learn at your own pace while having fun. 🥰 My lessons are conversation-centered a…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
書いて、送ろう！1000字まで。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Business
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
en français & in English 🌟 塾講師歴４年🏫オンライン講師歴７年💻
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 | 1,968 | $20 | $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.
Japan4,166 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
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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 October 1, 2026
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