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
Clear & Friendly Japanese✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · United Kingdom
Conversation|Beginner|Hobby
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have a Japanese teacher's license and 7 years teaching experience.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Pronunciation& Conversational
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
私と一緒に日本語を勉強しましょう🌷
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
Beginner Friendly 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💬 Conversational English 🎯
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
関西弁教えます！I can teach you 関西弁！
Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🧑🏫 한국어회화 | 유아·어린이 👶
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am very happy to be able to teach Japanese with you.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation/JLPT N1/Business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Laos🇱🇦/Taiwan🇹🇼 Teaching Exp.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Kids Lessons Are Back! 👧👦 for beginner!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teaching Japanese in Center
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese / Practical Japanese / 3 years of experience in teaching at a university
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Chinese for Adults Children
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified/ Master's Degree Holder/ Current College Instructor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😄Easy to use simple Japanese😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Basic｜ Listen ｜ Speak
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's learn REAL Japanese with me!
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 / 6,837China156 / 6,837South 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 26, 2026
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