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.
italki · United States
Easy Going 🌸 Japanese Conversation Partner 🌸 Native English Speaker
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Real Japanese with Confidence｜Grammar → Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️ Travel Japanese | 🌱 Beginners | 🎈 Kids Welcome | 💼 Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【旅行✈️】【Basic Japanese】【中級の日本語】... Book a lesson with me today! I'm a certified teacher🇯🇵✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
MA in Japanese Education | Relaxed, Fun Conversation with Helpful Feedback for Natural Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s have fun communicating in Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Specialist | Minna no Nihongo | Speak with Confidence
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher since 2017 | Practical Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
From beginners to advanced students, I will customize a lesson just for you !
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese speaker from Tokyo, Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
フリートークで実際に使える日本語を教えます
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Life & Work 🇯🇵 | Conversation Support in English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Learn Japanese with a Friendly Bilingual Tutor with a Background in Linguistics!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
＜「Nozomi（希望・きぼう）」という名のように希望や自信を届ける先生 ＞
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese|Former Tour Guide|English & French Support|Travel & Everyday Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌿 Speak Natural Japanese with a Friendly Expert Teacher ⭐️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Practical Japanese for Real Communication⭐️伝える日本語、伝わる日本語⭐️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · United States
Professional Japanese Instructor with 10+ Years Experience and linguistic knowledge
Teaches A1–A2
italki · South Korea
The teacher who makes you keep interested in learning languages!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Gentle Japanese Lessons with English/Spanish Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師｜初心者OK・会話中心・留学サポート経験あり | Apoyo en estudios y visas en Japón
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Talk About Movies, Music & Real Life — Natural Japanese, Not Textbook 🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Anime/Manga Lover🌸 Fun & real Japanese(EN/ES OK)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun&Safe-space🍀Japanese Class/Culture differences✴️Language lovers
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 6,827United 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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