Nozzy
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's learn REAL Japanese with me!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (52)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
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6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for beginners
2,700 of the 6,091 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $30 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$30/h
Median / hour
$20–$38
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
2,700
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
956 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
ako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Improve your pronunciation using The Actor's Method!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (49)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$27/h
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Shun＠やさしい日本語レッスン
Nativeitalki · Japan
やさしく日本語を教えます。穏やかな性格の先生と楽しく会話中心のレッスンをしましょう！ 日本で働きたい人や、日本へ留学をしたいと考えている人に対して、支援をすることもできます。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (49)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Norio
Nativeitalki · Japan
※Detailded Lessons ※Lessons suitable for your level ※Learning while having fun
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (49)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
yoshimi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun&relaxed Japanese lessons🌸Grammar, conversation, travel expressions. English support available!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (48)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$26/h
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Urara
Nativeitalki · Japan
【元看護師の会社員（Former nurse and company employee）】 フリートーク・ビジネス日本語・医療日本語もOK！自然で伝わる日本語を一緒に学びましょう🌷
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (48)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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Kohei
Nativeitalki · Japan
I passed Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test and majored in Japanese in university.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +9
- ★ 5.0 (48)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$14/h
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Yoshiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (48)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Kuni
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Beginners & Kids 9+】『Genki』 & Visual Tools! 【Advanced】Active Conversation with『Quartet』
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Italian +1
- ★ 5.0 (49)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$17/h
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Norie
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners and Kids welcome🧸Anime voice acting🎤Language consultant💪Boost your Japanese skill🔥
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am currently offering trial and free conversation classes only.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$80/h
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Yukino
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have the certification of teaching Japanese. Totally 800+ students online and offline ☺️
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Shota
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced tutor/ Teaching Japanese in both English and Japanese
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
MAKIKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Speaking 🗣️ Beginner to Intermediate | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Rui
Nativeitalki · Japan
Kids Lessons Are Back! 👧👦 for beginner!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Saki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified Japanese language teacher.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Yuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly and Supportive Teacher いっしょに練習しましょう！
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Kayo
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn practical Japanese with a certified teacher — from beginner to business! Beginners are welcome
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$22/h
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Nao
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- German
- ★ 5.0 (45)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Miku
Nativeitalki · Netherlands
ヨーロッパに住んでいた日本人です：）
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Rena
Nativeitalki · Australia
English&German speaker with over 3 years of teaching experience
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- German +1
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Chieko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Registered Japanese Language Teacher（登録日本語教師）
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
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Yuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Speak Natural Japanese | Conversation & Clear Grammar 🌸
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (43)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$27/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Riko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Learn Japanese with me🌈 All levels are welcome😊 Personalized for you🎯
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (43)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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 |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 5846 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3947 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1899 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1635 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
Italy15 / 6,091
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,700 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $30 per hour; the middle half charge between $20 and $38.
We list 2,700 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 5,846 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $36 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. 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 September 30, 2026
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