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
Effective lessons using acting
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Extremely friendly teacher with 2.5 years of teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Daily Conversation | TOCFL
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Music(音楽おんがくOnagaku), Anime(アニメあにめ), Sports(スポーツすぽーつ), Movies(映画えいがEiga)🇯🇵🗼🏯
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1 –C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇Adult English🌟Business Talk🌟
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Canada
Bilingual certified TESOL teacher
Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker · India
🎓 B.Ed | Conversational Englis
Teaches A2–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Japanese for Complete Beginners 🇯🇵 | Start from Hiragana 📚 | Speak with Confidence ✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Visual learning☘️Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner to Advanced | Certified in 🇦🇺 | English ✅ | Learn Japanese with Personalized Lessonsn🐈
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Kids & Adults English 🗣
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Music composer, arranger, and player being interested in a variety of things🎵Feel free to stop by😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓日本語教育能力検定試験｜会話・ビジネス💼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
☆If you want to improve your Japanese Speaking skills, Welcome!☆
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese | Conversational Ko
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
💮 All levels are welcome! (👶For those who have zero experience to who need Business Japanese🧑💼)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Fundamental
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have over 20 years of experience in teaching Japanese.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Italy
🎓 Diploma | JLPT N4 Prep 📚
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Premium Japanese Lessons for KIDS & TEENS✨Ages 6-18 /Adults Welcome! Experienced|2,400+ lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Brazil
Book your trial class 🎯
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇧🇷🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · France
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese lessons ✨ Build confidence with a certified teacher (17+ yrs) 📚| For Adults
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 | $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 / 6,837Taiwan165 / 6,837
China156 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837Italy20 / 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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