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.
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Japanese & Korean|Beginners OK
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher/Here to make your learning experience more fun :)!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified with 20+ years experience Japanese teacher.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I will be on holiday in July so the available time slots might be different as usual.
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
🎓 6 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
⚠️Do NOT teach（我不要教）： Business （商务日语）, 14 years old and under（14岁以下的孩子）, A1 and A2 (初级日语), JLPT⚠️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
💼 한국 어 기초 | 회화 🌟
Teaches A1–B2
italki · Croatia
Japanese language and culture in a casual way ✌
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational Japanese | Ki
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm busy main work, so if you'd like a lesson, please send me a message.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 ICA | Conversational Japanes
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese & Keigo Specialist ✨ Speak Naturally and Confidently
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Natural Japanese with a Seasoned Pro | 1,500+ Lessons | Business & Interview Prep
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Kenya
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語学校経験を活かして楽しくサポート🌸使える日本語を一緒に練習しましょう！ Fun Japanese lessons backed by language school experience 🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Peru
🎓 JLPT | Conversational Spanis
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 7 years experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 2 yrs Exp | Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
italki · Spain
Teaches A1–C1
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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 / 6,837Philippines18 / 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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