6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
2,876 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.
2,209 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
improve your Japanese skills
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏆italki Teacher Excellence Reward (Aug)🌸All levels,JLPT,Group🌸17yrs EXP🌸12,000＋lessons taught
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome! 🌸 Let's Learn Basic to Natural Japanese | Fun & Easy | English OK
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Trilingual JP・CN・EN
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
📚Learning Japanese through comprehensible input and stories＆Tea time in Japanese ☕
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Casual Japanese for Beginners & Japan Lovers!
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
子供 / 成人 / 会話 / JLPT / アニメ / 旅行
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
English or Japanese, no problem! Beginners welcome! Let's learn together step by step in a relaxed class.
Nativeitalki · Japan
I specialize in conversation practice! I also provide Youtube videos of Japanese conversation.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾Business Japanese🌸Native
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Living overseas, native Japanese, classes in Spanish also available.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🍿Focused on making learning Japanese fun! Let's get started with me ,good listener and friendly.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Communicational Japanese💖
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Friendly and Bright Teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners are welcome! A short course for Japan trip is available now!
Teaches B1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
Native JapanesePro🌟Coach
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese and share stories about the world with a teacher who has traveled to 60 countries!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese, fluent in English. Great communication skills and international cultural knowledge.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Emphasis on conversation 🌺
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Enjoy Japanese conversation class
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🍃 Let's learn real Japanese to express yourself! 🍃 自分で考えて、自分の言葉で話せるようにサポートします！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
$10 Off First Lesson|JLPT|Chat
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese from Scratch — Friendly and Patient Teacher for Beginners 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
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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 / 6,424United 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.
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 October 1, 2026
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