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.
2,218 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
For Beginners to Intermediate | Speak Real Japanese with Confidence
Voscours
Cours de japonais débutant et intermédiaire N5-N3 en ligne
Classgap · China
7 years of language teaching, children, adults, spoken Chinese, examination
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have fun speaking Japanese using simple Japanese!
AmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT✨Beginner's Japanese✨
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語を話そう！Speak Japanese! JLPTは絶対合格！ Guaranteed Pass! 日本語を楽しもう！ Enjoy Japanese!
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.
Preply · Ukraine
Japanese for Beginners | 6 Years Helping Students Start from Zero
FindTutors
I am a native Japanese speaker and patient tutor. My online lessons are for anyone who wants to learn natural Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Colombia
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本（にほん）での生活（せいかつ）に必要（ひつよう）な日本語（にほんご）を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう。
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Travel|Conversation|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Be more confident in speaking than you are now!
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
🔰 Beginners Welcome | English OK & 2700+ Lessons 🏅 Preply Certified Tutor | Enjoy Learning & Speak Japanese with Confidence
Tusclasesparticulares
CLASES DE JAPONÉS PARA PRINCIPIANTES
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · Mexico
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日常会話と日本文化が学べる『いろどり』で日本語会話を練習しましょう。すぐに使える日本語がいっぱいです！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese lessons 🍣✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
top 1% italki Japanese teacher in 2022✨
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Real Japanese 🇯🇵 | Learn Through Culture | Beginners & Travel certified|2000+
Tusclases
clase japones online desde nivel 0 hasta avanzado con profe nativo
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Italy
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
毎回ひとつのテーマで“話せるフランス語”を！基礎文法も自然に身につく、やさしい30分。
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N2 | Business Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certificated Japanese Teacher with 5 years of experience
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 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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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 29, 2026
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