6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
2,700 of the 6,091 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.
2,051 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Basic|Business
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
私と「使える、話せる日本語」を勉強しよう！！まずは体験レッスンで会いましょう。
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Your ‘Black Belt’ Partner on Your Japanese Learning Journey! Fun, Interactive Lessons for Children/Young Learners and Beginners.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🇺🇸Lived in US & New Zealand 🌎
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵 Learn Japanese the fun way! 🎉 Let’s make Japanese easy & exciting together! 🚀✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Perfect for Beginners in Japanese | Support in English Available | Conversations for Your Japan Trip
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
沢山話したい方におすすめ！50音／旅行会話／日常会話／
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am friendly and patient. Let's talk a lot!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese school experience! Practical Japan Useful Japan is taught by an active teacher.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational, JLPT, Kids
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese lessons with a engineering student 🚀 | All English OK | Fun & clear lessons from beginner to advanced!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🐱Certified Psychologist,
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun and Casual Japanese conversation lessons
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
3yrs teaching Japanese+8yrs supporting foreigners!Beginners welcome!Eng OK
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Kids (3-5)|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Canada
Everyone is welcome! Love meeting you and helping any way I can. Let's have fun! :)
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese native speaker
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation🗣️ JLPT✏️ Business
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners to JLPT N3 and Business
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oral|Business|Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Kids & Adults | Conversation and JLPT Support
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Conversational Japanese | JLPT N5–N2 | Business Japanese | Japanese for Travel & Work
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C1
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $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.
Japan3,870 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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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 September 30, 2026
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