6,827 tutors · 12 platforms
4,185 of the 6,827 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.
4,185 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professeur de japonais natif / J’enseigne le japonais en français 🇫🇷🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Current college student and instructor 👩🎓💫 Why not learn Japanese with my personalized lessons?
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese Through Culture & Conversation 🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher + 1 year of experience // Professeur certifié + 1 an d'expérience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【JLPT N5・N4】Beginner-Friendly Japanese Lessons 🇯🇵 Build a Strong Foundation!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟間違えても100%大丈夫！安心のなかで会話力がぐんぐん伸びる不思議な日本語レッスン 🌟
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a certified Japanese teacher with three teaching qualifications！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
米国とタイで生活した間、現地の方に日本語を教えていました。While living in the US and Thailand, I taught Japanese to local people.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Don't Worry About Mistakes! Learn Japanese with a Friendly Tutor Who Speaks English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️ Learn Basic Japanese with a Tutor Who Helped Foreign Travelers in Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🐻 Japanese Lessons for Kids | Licensed Teacher | English Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Enjoy learning Japanese with friendly chatty teacher/ From beginner to advanced🌟
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🎓日本語教員試験合格！】たくさんの日本語をインプット＆アウトプットして楽しくレッスンしましょう！あなたの「知りたい」「話したい」を大切に、楽しくサポートします❣️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
気楽に日本語で会話しよう！間違えても自信がなくても大丈夫😊 Have Fun & Relaxed Japanese Conversation with a Patient Tutor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
italki · South Korea
JLPT N1, Korean university student.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
JLPT対策＆実践会話専門の日本語講師／1年間の指導経験（合格実績あり）／日本在住ネイティブ
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher for Japanese, Mandarin, and Art with 15+ years of teaching experience.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨🌎 UK & Europe-Friendly Time Zones | 4,000+ Lessons 🌎✨ Conversation | Natural Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 10+ years Exp | Improve Your Speaking Fast
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った日本語教師
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語の成長を支えます！ Supporting your Japanese growth for work and daily life
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師資格あり！ 会話・JLPT・ビジネスにも対応しています！ 話しやすい雰囲気を作りますので、安心して授業に来てください！
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with Passion | Anime Fans Welcome!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,163 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 | 2,163 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,513 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 989 | $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 | 766 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 277 | 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 | 32 | $51 | $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.
Japan4,470 / 6,827
Taiwan164 / 6,827
China156 / 6,827South Korea81 / 6,827
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,827
United States39 / 6,827
Italy20 / 6,827
Philippines19 / 6,827SpeakDuo 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 25, 2026
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