Lisa
NativeAmazingTalker · China
"Master Chinese: Daily
- Native
- 6 yrs · 50+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +8
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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6,837 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for beginners
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.
$31/h
Median / hour
$20–$42
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
4,183
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
4,183 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Makoto
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (97)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
VIJU
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Conversation | Basics
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 4 lessons
- None listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
AOKI
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional teacher with 18 years teaching experience. JLPT/ Grammar for communication.
- Native
- 18 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (97)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Thalia
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
- Intermediate (B1)
- 14 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Marina
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (97)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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Rie
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸日本で働くための就労支援🌸JLPT N2,N1😊
- Native
- 38 lessons
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–B2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced teaching Japanese at a University. Let's talk and practice a lot with fun(*^^*)
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (97)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
"Hana
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic Grammar ＆ Speaking
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
kuriko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Meaningful Japanese Conversations｜Discover Japan, Share Your Culture, Speak Naturally
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (96)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
【Angel】CityU
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✏️Practical Daily English
- Advanced (C1)
- 14 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
MIKA
Nativeitalki · Japan
OTAKU Sensei 👩🏻 REAL Japanese Beyond Textbooks / Japan Trip Ready /Real Conversation/ Beginner OK
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (96)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Yuki
AmazingTalker · Japan
5-Language Lessons
- Advanced (C1)
- 10 lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +3
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Kayoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have taught Japanese for six years, offering clear and patient guidance from beginner to advanced
- Native
- 6 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (96)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Asuka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
12 yrs teaching Experiences 🌟
- Native
- 12 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Aya
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (99)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Yuuko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Korean Ba
- Native
- 43 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Kosuke
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese man who teaches you to speak natural everyday Japanese.
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (95)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$37/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Now
AmazingTalker · China
Daily &Biz &Travel Chinese
- Advanced (C1)
- 5 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Erina
Nativeitalki · Japan
Slow, fun, and relaxed! 🌸 Unlock your voice and speak Japanese with confidence! ✨
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (94)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Mari
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟JP Exp 🔥EN Present✨$1Trial
- Native
- 14 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Kaho
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇫🇷 Experte en japonais pour FRANCOPHONES ⚡️Expérience au Lycée Français International de Tokyo⚡️
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (94)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Martyn
AmazingTalker · Canada
Casual & Fun|Kids Conversation
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 2 yrs · 3 lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Kanami
Nativeitalki · Japan
I teach Japanese and English using free talk and musical songs!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (94)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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Japanese tutors by platform
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 |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6553 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4726 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1827 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2165 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1512 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 987 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.23 and $15, 769 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 77 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 33 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,479 / 6,837
- Taiwan165 / 6,837
- China156 / 6,837
- South Korea81 / 6,837
- Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837
Philippines18 / 6,837
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 4,183 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $31 per hour; the middle half charge between $20 and $42.
We list 4,183 Japanese tutors for beginners on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 6,553 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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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 October 27, 2026
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