5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
2,175 of the 5,560 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,634 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
From podcasts to YouTube: real Japanese, not just textbooks! Fun lessons at your pace♡
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
New Teacher - Special Price💲
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese|Former Tour Guide|English & French Support|Travel & Everyday Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fun & effective lesson🌺
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | English🇬🇧 & Español🇪🇸 OK | Beginner Friendly
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
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
Bilingual Japanese Tutor (10 years in 🇨🇦 ) | Real conversation with your interest✨🎤📚
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 3 Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 日本語会話 | ビジネス日本語 💼
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Lessons with a Certified Instructor [English, Korean available😊]
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Registered Japanese Teacher
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Kinako🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners Welcome!
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor Taking You from Complete Beginner to Confident Japanese Speaker
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
📚420時間日本語教師養成講座修了✨ 教科書の日本語から、ネイティブが使う自然な日本語へ🇯🇵 会話力を伸ばすフレンドリーな日本語講師です😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Japanese | Conversational ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner friendly Japanese, Relaxed conversation Practice
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
Teaches A1–A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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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 29, 2026
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