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 · South Korea
Conversation to all level
Teaches C1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Beginners are also welcome😊】Relaxed Japanese Café Talk ☕ Real Conversation with Clear Feedback
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oral|Beginner|Hobby
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語学校で講師をしています。日本語文法を楽しく学ぶことができます。上級者にはMini Debateがお勧めです！他には大学院の研究計画書、志望理由書、教授へのメール添削などのご要望にお応えします。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Hobby
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with over 4 years of experience both online and at school
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌日本語の先生📚基礎から上級まで🗣️会話力UP🚀
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたのペースにあわせて丁寧にレッスンをします。 We’ll take it step by step, at a pace that suits you.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Singapore
Conversation/Free talk/hobby
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Native Japanese Teacher | Beginners, Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese やさしく楽しく学べる日本語レッ
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
中国語OK HSK6级
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Currently on maternity leave. Will be back in 2028!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Living in Taiwan😁TOEIC 825😁
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【にほんご・にちじょうかいわ】はじめましてのかおあわせ
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
beginner Japaneses/Free talk
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Japanese | Ki
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn natural Japanese for conversation & JLPT｜Clear grammar in English 👍
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✈️ Professional Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師10年↑📚 4000回以上のレッスン👩🏫 日本語学校勤務6年半🏫 日本語教師資格有り✏️ JLPT N5〜N1 OK🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Japanese | Conversation ✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
10年以上の指導経験と資格で、あなたの日本語をサポートします！(Over 10 years of experience helping students master Japanese.)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Basic|Beginner
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
YouTube：「なな先生」「NANA-SENSEI」 ぜひ見(み)てください：）주로 한국말로 얘기하고 있습니다!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–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 | $27–$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 / 6,837
Taiwan165 / 6,837
China156 / 6,837South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837
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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 26, 2026
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