6,837 tutors · 12 platforms
4,183 of the 6,837 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $31 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,183 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business English, essay
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Please note that the discount rate for package lessons will be changed from April. Thank you!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 💬
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Japanese for Kids & Adults 🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher | Fun, Friendly & Personalized Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Hitotubashi graduate school
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified and experienced Japanese language teacher. I'll support your Japanese learning 😉
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
生活會話|小朋友|大人
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Help your job interview.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
😊 From Zero to Conversation | GENKI-Based Lessons | 1,800+ Lessons | Beginners Welcome
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Every mistake explained, tracked, and sent to you as your own report. Free with lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Going abroad|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌日本語会話🎤発音強化フリートーク😄
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵Native fun Japanese teacher Ryogo🧑🏫
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fundamental|Beginner|JLPT N3
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified Japanese Teacher in Canada | Fun & Effective Lessons for All Levels
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · India
Professional Japanese teacher
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I would be happy if you like Japan and Japanese more : )
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣 Conversational Japanese Begi
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm back from my baby leave!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational English 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう！ / Certificated teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,514 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 987 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 770 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $26–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 33 | $52 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,479 / 6,837Taiwan165 / 6,837
China156 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837
Philippines18 / 6,837SpeakDuo 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 27, 2026
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