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
🗣️3ヶ国語OK！「話せる」に特化した会話コーチ｜🇰🇷🇺🇸🇹🇼 対応プロ講師
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
現役の日本語教師です。楽しみながら日本語を学びましょう。
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語学習に寄り添うパートナー🌱｜自然な日本語を身につける🌟｜会話・旅行・仕事｜基礎から実践までサポート
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Recommended for beginners! A qualified tutor who can support you to achieve your goals.
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
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
🌟Learn Japanese Naturally – Grammar, Conversation & More!🌟
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Based in London 🇬🇧| Over 10,000 lessons taught 👑 | Using original teaching materials🎀
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️ Travel Japanese | 🌱 Beginners | 🎈 Kids Welcome | 💼 Business Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Complete Beginners | 15+ Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher | MA in Japanese Language Education | 9+ Years of Experience | Making Learning Fun
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Step by Step, From “I know” to “I can use”
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ビジネス日本語を中心に教えています。敬語が使えるようになりましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher | Speak Naturally & Confidently
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Mistakes Welcome】Japanese for part-time jobs| Beginners OK |Conversation| Reading| Writing Diaries|
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
フリートークで実際に使える日本語を教えます
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
MA student in Japanese Language Education/ English OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語ネイティブ講師|初心者から気軽に日本語で話しましょう
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
自己学習に限界を感じている方！日本旅行を楽しみたい方！一緒に勉強しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
大阪弁日本一周アイドルオタク
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ENG/한국어 OK! 🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Friendly Trilingual Tutor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese from Day 1 ! Beginners welcomed, I've taught 800 lessons online & teaching at school
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Tutor | Fun and Practical Lessons with "GENKI" & "IRODORI"
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Life 🌸 Conversation, Travel & Keigo🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
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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 October 1, 2026
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