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.
2,700 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 420h Trained | Beginner to Advanced
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😄Easy to use simple Japanese😊
Teaches A2
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
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Basic｜ Listen ｜ Speak
Teaches A1–C2
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
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 IELTS | Business English 💼
Teaches A2–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
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
AmazingTalker · China
Business|Writing|Pronunciation
Teaches A2
italki · Indonesia
📜Certified English, Japanese & Indonesian Teacher with Japanese Manufacturing 🏭Industry Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌱Beginner✏️Grammar 📘JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Spoken Course丨FreeConversation
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Recommended for beginners! A qualified tutor who can support you to achieve your goals.
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner Standard Speaking
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Grammar & Conversation✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟Learn Japanese Naturally – Grammar, Conversation & More!🌟
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🀄 Conversational Chinese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Based in London 🇬🇧| Over 10,000 lessons taught 👑 | Using original teaching materials🎀
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️ Travel Japanese | 🌱 Beginners | 🎈 Kids Welcome | 💼 Business Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Pronounciation..
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Complete Beginners | 15+ Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🧠 9 yrs Experience | Conversat
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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 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 6,091China130 / 6,091South Korea69 / 6,091Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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Updated September 30, 2026
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