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
ENG/한국어 OK! 🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Friendly Trilingual Tutor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
listen,coversation,read,oral
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Venezuela
Certified N1 Japanese Teacher with +3 years of experience
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10 years+ experience, story
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese from Day 1 ! Beginners welcomed, I've taught 800 lessons online & teaching at school
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 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
Certified Japanese Tutor | Fun and Practical Lessons with "GENKI" & "IRODORI"
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
台湾留学/HSK/中国滞在
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Life 🌸 Conversation, Travel & Keigo🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Stay in Japan over 6 years｜
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
5years of teaching experience🌸🍃 子ども〜大人まで言語指導経験有🌸日本語初心者でも安心して、楽しくレッスンをしましょう✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TEFL | Conversation 💼
Nativeitalki · Japan
2,000時間以上の指導経験｜日本語がわかると、会話はもっと楽しい！自分の言葉で話せる力を、一緒に育てましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
✨ Conversational English 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese & English Speaker - Beginner to advanced - all welcome!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎌 JLPT N3 | Travel Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese tutor who can speak English and French!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Canada
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor based in Canada🍁 | Boost Your Speaking Skills👑
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese Naturally & Confidently 🌸English Support available📚 Feedback after every lesson
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
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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 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091Philippines16 / 6,091
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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 30, 2026
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