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
80% of My Students Start from Zero! 🌸 Study with a Qualified Japanese Teacher It’s okay to make mistakes ✨ I will support each learner fully and at your own pa…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Voscours
Cours de japonais - Niveau débutant à intermédiaire
Teaches A1–B1
Classgap · Italy
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Antes de aprender japones, vamos a planear y te voy a recomendar como puedes aprender bien japones(^_^)
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌸Master Daily Conversation🗣️
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう😊
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.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Start with “Konnichiwa”! | Former Nurse 🇯🇵 | Studying in Canada 🇨🇦 | Beginner-Friendly🌸 Let’s enjoy the small moments of “I got it!” together 🌸
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Voscours
Cours de japonais pour les débutants dans les Yvelines dans les alentours de Guyancourt
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
With practice, you will acquire the ability to speak smoothly. Let's start together.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
韓国で高校の日本語教師🐰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐1700+ Lessons | 150+ Reviews ⭐ Build Confidence in Japanese 🌱 Beginner-Friendly | JLPT N5-N2📗
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Taught Over 100 Students|English Support|Beginner welcome|Engaging Lessons!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Voscours
Professeur de japonais pour débutants et intermédiaires, en ligne
Teaches A1–B1
NativeClassgap · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者から、上級者まで、楽しみながら、話そう日本語
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸speaking🌸native speaker
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✅Beginners class ✅Conversation ✅Journals exchange ✅Writing ✅Reading
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🥳 Build confidence speaking Japanese in about 6 months🌎 Trilingual Japanese Tutor｜Beginners & Kids Welcome🔰Fun & supportive lessons🤝
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di giapponese da livell principiante a livello intermedio
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Grammar, listening, free conversation, role-play and Kanji — all in one lesson♪ An interactive lesson designed to help you “understand → use → speak naturally”…
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
👩🏫Fun🌸friendly🎉effective
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
🌟Qualified Japanese Grammar, Conversational and JLPT tutor with 5+ years experience
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Your Friendly Teacher 🌸 No worries about making mistakes. Let's enjoy gentle Japanese lessons at your own pace. Together, we'll achieve "understanding" and "sp…
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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 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo 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.
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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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