6,376 tutors · 12 platforms
2,856 of the 6,376 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.
2,193 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ "Special Speaking Lesson" が好評です！話して終わりにしない日本語レッスン👄｜訂正・復習ノートで着実に上達✏️
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
750 lessons experience🎖
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese tutor with experience in three countries! Japanese, English, and Korean support available✨ Complete beginners are welcome🥰 I’ll support your…
Nativeitalki · Japan
15+ years of teaching experience! I will be your perfect guide in learning Japanese ;)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner|Conversation|Oral🎈
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Real Japanese with Confidence 🗣️✨ |Beginner-Friendly & Conversation-Focused|🌏 Lived in Canada & Australia
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
ビジネスの場面や日常で自分の言いた いことを日本語で伝えたい人のサポーター
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation💁 Travel✈️
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Build practical Japanese in 9 months 🌸 English & French support available! Learn natural Japanese through anime and real-life conversation. Beginners welcome,…
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified Japanese Teacher | Beginner-Friendly | All levels welcome 🥳🌈
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
50音基礎初級日文| 旅遊 | 會話 | 兒童 | 支持自学
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
🇺🇸 Beginner-Friendly Japanese Lessons | 1,700+ Lessons Taught ✨
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a certified friendly teacher with 8-year-experience😊 📹OK!【⚠️Please check lesson rules first📃】
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Fundamental|Beginner
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Conversation | English & Korean Support Learn Practical Japanese with Multilingual Support Japanese Conversation Lessons | EN / KR S…
Nativeitalki · Japan
Ex-Editor and Marketing Professional. Proud to see my students grow each lesson.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎖️1420+ hrs | All levels, age
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【For Beginners to Advanced🙆♀️】 Completely Original Lessons Tailored to Your Goals🌈 Let's graduate from textbook Japanese and start speaking real Japanese!🗣️🇯🇵
Nativeitalki · Japan
✅Effective, beginner-friendly lessons with a structured approach! Language learning enthusiast 🌈
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟Business Eng🌟Conversations🎯
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌟 Bilingual Japanese Tutor (Japanese/English) 🌟 Beginners absolutely welcome! It's totally okay to make mistakes 😊 Available for daily conversation, business,…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
プロの講師 Absolute beginners welcome！Let's have fun studying Japanese.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🧡conversation~beginning
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
SPEAK from ‘’DAY 1’’🐣(ENGLISH OK) Friendly Osaka Tutor & Ex-Kyoto Guide ⛩️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,920 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 | 1,920 | $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.
Japan4,125 / 6,376
Taiwan156 / 6,376
China140 / 6,376South Korea71 / 6,376
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,376
United States36 / 6,376
Philippines16 / 6,376
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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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