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
Support in French and English / Focus on Conversation / Beginners Welcome / For Kids and Adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごのぶんしょうをチェックします！文法のまちがいなどのせつめいつき！ １5文まで。
NativeAmazingTalker · Canada
Business/Conversations
Teaches A2–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語を教える資格と小中高の教員免許があります。日本語っておもしろい！楽しく勉強しましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
6+ years of experience /Polyglot（🗣🇬🇧🇯🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸) JLPT preparation tutor with 7 years’ experience. Expert in teaching Japanese pronunciation
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Personalized lessons made just for you — I'm here to support you as a trusted companion. 🌈
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · 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…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英語は英語らしく覚えよう♪
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Coach with Japanese😎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏆Awarded TOP 1% Japanese tutor on Italki ★14 YEARS OF EXP ★CERTIFIED PRO TEACHER ★VERY PATIENT
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Zero beginners to JLPT | Easy-to-follow lessons | Homework & Correction included
NativeCafetalk · Japan
A class for everyone, fit to your needs whether you are a beginner or advanced. Let’s make your Japanese even better!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初中高級日文｜商業旅遊｜JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
3 years teaching experience! Very friendly tutor :) 明（あか）るい雰囲気（ふんいき）のレッスンで楽（たの）しく練習（れんしゅう）をしましょう！
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Absolutely Beginner-Friendly Japanese 🌸 From the Basics to Real Confidence｜See Progress in Just 6 Months — Travel, Culture, Daily Life & Business｜Trusted, Frie…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s Chat in Japanese at your own pace!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🪻Basics🪻Speaking🪻Travel 🪻
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
りきと🎬Japanese School Teacher Experience✅Experience in film Translation🗣️JLPT📕Grammar
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
A seasoned teacher with 5 years of experience in online Japanese tutoring
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy speaking Japanese in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere♪
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
認定上級講師｜講師経験10年以上
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Wherever you are in your Japanese journey, I'll get you to that 'wait, I understood that!' moment!
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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