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
Learn Japanese through fun conversation. Conversation lessons that allow you to enjoy communicating with Japanese people.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがなとカタカナを読めるようになろう
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Why should you choose me?
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐You can start From Scratch!⭐Top1% tutor⭐ JLPT / KIDS / Teach in English, Russian, Spanish
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Beginners Welcome! ✨ Over 1,400 Hours of Japanese Teaching Experience! Most of my students are beginners. Learn practical Japanese with clear English explana…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
暮らしやすい生活のために、、、 For a commfortable life
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 & Speaking 📘
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Specialist for Absolute Beginners & Fun Conversational Lessons!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Currently attending Takushoku University Japanese teacher training course, Turkish B1, English B2 level
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s use the words that we learnt in a conversation. Speaking helps the words and phrases to stick, and will help you to improve.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥AT Restart discount🔥
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
100% relaxed & fun Japanese class from Australia 🦘
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have a productive Japanese lesson! ⭐️Please message me before book a trail lesson⭐️ It'd be nice if you share these information in advance! ・your current…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Learn Hiragana the fun way—with sushi, onigiri, and more!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn with ExperiencedTeacher
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test Certified.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
15 Years in Japan Corp | Exclusively for Beginners | Waseda Grad. | English Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
☆Let's study about reading Kanji ,grammar ,comprehension☆
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌏Conversation Training 🌏
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Completed the bachelor course in JLT at university. 12 years of teaching experience.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Feel the "I did it!✨" with every lesson!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk with professional Japanese teacher！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Book a trial today!
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 / 6,424Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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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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