6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
3,010 of the 6,424 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.
2,301 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher since 2017 | Practical Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
にほんごで たくさん おはなししましょう！
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Life & Work 🇯🇵 | Conversation Support in English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
リラックスして楽しく話せるレッスンを一緒にやりましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
100% Japanese teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
＜「Nozomi（希望・きぼう）」という名のように希望や自信を届ける先生 ＞
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗓️Flexible Scheduling Upon Request! ロンドン在中の旅行とアニメが好きな日本語教師です☆博多弁も教えます！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌿 Speak Natural Japanese with a Friendly Expert Teacher ⭐️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Practical Japanese for Real Communication⭐️伝える日本語、伝わる日本語⭐️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation Practice 😊🇯🇵
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Gentle Japanese Lessons with English/Spanish Support
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Native Japanese Tutor 6+ Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Anime/Manga Lover🌸 Fun & real Japanese(EN/ES OK)
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun&Safe-space🍀Japanese Class/Culture differences✴️Language lovers
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
9+ Years Exp| 8 Years in Language Schools | Beginner Specialist
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, Friendly & Certified – Your JLPT Success Starts Here!!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Studying alone and unsure you’ll speak Japanese? 1500+ lessons to help you speak with confidence🌱
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本人の友達みたいな先生！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Have Fun Learning Japanese! | Beginners Welcome · Conversation & Travel Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者も上級者も、韓国の現役日本語講師が丁寧にサポート
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 I’ll gently support beginners and help you enjoy learning Japanese 😊
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Chill Japanese Chat☺️ Beginners welcome🔰
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher for Beginners | JLPT N5–N4 | Master the Basics
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 420h Trained | Beginner to Advanced
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 | 1,968 | $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.
Japan4,166 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424SpeakDuo 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 October 1, 2026
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