Kareen
italki · France
Certified TEFL teacher - over 7 years of teaching experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 7 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- French +3
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Page language: English
6,838 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for beginners
4,182 of the 6,838 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.
$31/h
Median / hour
$20–$42
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
4,182
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
4,182 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Mizu
Nativeitalki · Japan
大学講師
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Korean +1
- ★ 4.9 (22)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
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Rudra
italki · India
नमस्ते कैसे है आप🙏こんにちは、元気ですか🤔
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 4.9 (22)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Nishiyama
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Korean +2
- ★ 4.8 (24)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Yuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Registered Japanese Teacher | From Clear Grammar to Confident Speaking—with Personal PDF Notes
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
きよみ
Nativeitalki · Japan
10+ yrs teaching experience / Certified⭐️ Fun & friendly lessons with the CAN-DO approach😊
- Native
- 13 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
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Hiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
Language is a bridge that connects people around the world. Join me on a journey through Japanese!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$11/h
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Keitaro
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's have conversations about topics you're interested in to improve your Japanese!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Moe
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am a Japanese teacher and your friend!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
I get a lot of bookings and repeat lessons from women!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 12 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Tomo
Nativeitalki · Japan
All you need is a pen and a notebook!!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Mina
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 12 yrs · 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Natsumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Perfect for beginners! From Zero to Conversation
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Haru
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's master natural Japanese the most quickly. Beginners and JLPT learners are also very welcome.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Aya
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌿 For Beginners Who Truly Want to SPEAK Japanese | Japan-based🍁Formerly Canada| English support!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
MAI
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Yuuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
旅するダンサーと、楽しく日本語を学びましょう‼︎!!Let’s Learn Japanese with a Traveling Dancer and Have Fun Together!!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 92% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$15/h
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Rui
Nativeitalki · Japan
【English OK!👌】Are you not confident in Japanese? Absolutely fine! 一緒に頑張りましょう！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Kiyoe
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Fluent in French and in English✨Specialised for beginners ✨Fun & interactive classes
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Natsumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Know the words but can't speak? 🌻 Let's unlock your Japanese speaking skills! (Certified Teacher)
- Native
- 2 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
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美桜
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- German +3
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Ryusei
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can bring you to the level where you can confidently say " yeah, I can speak Japanese".
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Maruko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Language degree
- German +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,166 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 | 2,166 | $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 |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6554 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4726 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1828 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2166 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1512 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 987 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.23 and $15, 769 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 77 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 33 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,480 / 6,838
Taiwan165 / 6,838
China156 / 6,838
South Korea81 / 6,838
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,838
United States39 / 6,838
Italy20 / 6,838
Philippines18 / 6,838
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 4,182 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $31 per hour; the middle half charge between $20 and $42.
We list 4,182 Japanese tutors for beginners on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 6,554 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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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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