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 · China
💎Free talk/Interview practice💎
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher | Build Grammar Confidence & Speak Naturally
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Beginners Welcome 💬 Turn the Japanese You Know into Japanese You Can Speak 🌎 English OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Advanced Japanese | Ex-Big Law
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
住在台北的日文老師！有日文教學證照，7年的教學經驗。
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 10 Years of Teaching Experience 🌸 Perfect for Beginners! Learn Japanese in a fun, easy, and supportive way. Personalized lessons designed to match your goals.
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 😊JLPT📚 All levels
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌿 Achieve Goals with a Pro: Tailored Lessons & Post-Class Notes! 🌿
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵 Speak Japanese from Day 1! Native Teacher + Gentle English Support ✨ Tired of Studying Japanese for Months but Still Can’t Speak? 😩 It’s Not Grammar — It’s…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Travel/Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
オリジナル教材のスピーキング特訓で「話すための日本語」を教えます！中級以上の方には細かい文法解説やテーマに沿った会話練習でより自然な日本語を教えます！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome | Native Japanese Speaker | Anime, Manga, and Game Lover | Let’s Learn Natural Japanese in a Fun Way Without Worrying About Mistakes🍀
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Exam support by pro🏫
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
👉🏽I've been taking a break for a while, but I'm back. 😄I hope to see you soon!!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with a Certified & Experienced Tutor! : beginners / Conversation / Grammar /medical terms
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Careful and gentle guidance
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Please note that the discount rate for package lessons will be changed from April. Thank you!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence | Friendly Tokyo Native | Perfect for Beginners (No Japanese Needed to start!)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Travel Japanese | Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have fun studying Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners🔰Anyone🤗English OK
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Tutor🌸5+ Years Experience🌸5,000+ Lessons🌸English-Friendly
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
👨🏫 Professional Japanese Lessons 🔰 Beginners Welcome | English OK 👌 📚 Clear Grammar Explanations | 🗣️ Conversation Practice
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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 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091China130 / 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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