5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
2,218 of the 5,560 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
637 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese / Practical Japanese / 3 years of experience in teaching at a university
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation Coach | Clear Pronunciation, Natural Expressions, Real Communication
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
“Each student is unique — I teach with heart, patience, and trust.”
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professionally qualified Japanese teacher with extensive teaching experience👘楽しく日本語を学びましょう🌸
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's learn REAL Japanese with me!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Improve your pronunciation using The Actor's Method!
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
やさしく日本語を教えます。穏やかな性格の先生と楽しく会話中心のレッスンをしましょう！ 日本で働きたい人や、日本へ留学をしたいと考えている人に対して、支援をすることもできます。
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
※Detailded Lessons ※Lessons suitable for your level ※Learning while having fun
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun&relaxed Japanese lessons🌸Grammar, conversation, travel expressions. English support available!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【元看護師の会社員（Former nurse and company employee）】 フリートーク・ビジネス日本語・医療日本語もOK！自然で伝わる日本語を一緒に学びましょう🌷
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I passed Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test and majored in Japanese in university.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Beginners & Kids 9+】『Genki』 & Visual Tools! 【Advanced】Active Conversation with『Quartet』
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners and Kids welcome🧸Anime voice acting🎤Language consultant💪Boost your Japanese skill🔥
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have the certification of teaching Japanese. Totally 800+ students online and offline ☺️
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Speaking 🗣️ Beginner to Intermediate | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
Teaches A2–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Kids Lessons Are Back! 👧👦 for beginner!
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified Japanese language teacher.
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly and Supportive Teacher いっしょに練習しましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Netherlands
ヨーロッパに住んでいた日本人です：）
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Speak Natural Japanese | Conversation & Clear Grammar 🌸
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Learn Japanese with me🌈 All levels are welcome😊 Personalized for you🎯
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Pokemon cards🕺ARASHI, SixTONES, pompompurin (Sanrio)🌸Clear conversation feedback📣
Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo 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 September 29, 2026
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