5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
2,218 of the 5,560 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,218 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
👩🏫Teacher who speaks French with over 2 years of experience🌸Courses full of smiles 🌸Beginners to advanced are all welcome 🙌Let's learn Japanese in a relaxed a…
Tusclases
Clases de japonés desde cero hasta nivel medio, preparación para el Examen de Conocimiento del Idioma Nivel 5. Clases para todas las edades
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese step by step, from the very beginning! We can use my original material or the textbook "Genki 1".
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Travel|Oral
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese tutor
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Practical Japanese for Life in Japan | Speak Clearly & Be Understood
Voscours
Cours de japonais avec manuels fournis à Argenton-sur-Creuse et en ligne
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
15分のレッスンです。 気軽（きがる）に話（はな）しましょう！*フィードバックはありません。 15 minutes of free talk without feedback. Let's speak /talk in Japanese!
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎐Beginners Welcome🎐
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'M HAPPY IF YOU ENJOY LEARNING JAPANESE✌️LET ME HELP YOU WITH YOUR IMPROVEMENT😊
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners are totally welcome! 🙆 From travel and daily conversation to business and exam preparation — I offer customized lessons based on your goals and inter…
Voscours
Cours de la langue japonaise pour les débutants
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Instruction in Japanese on how to eat Natto, fermented soy beans, Japan's traditional dish. Why don't we eat natto together in class!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified teacher, English OK
Nativeitalki · Japan
Please feel free to message me if there's a time outside my schedule you're looking for! 😊✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners, don't worry! I’m here for you. 🧑🏫✨ 10 years' expertise: 3,000+ students & 2,500 JLPT successes. ✏️See real progress in 3 months & mastery in 6. Bui…
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di lingua giapponese per principianti assoluti
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I can guide you to improve your Japanese , explaining both in Japanese and English. “GENKI “ is the best textbook to build your solid basement of Japanese!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏝️5500+ Lessons, Eng OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional language teacher: Teaching experience in Japan and the U.S. Enjoy the real conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Friendly & patient teacher!
Nachhilfeunterricht
Spielerisch Japanisch lernen! Ideal für Grundschüler & Anfänger. Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Grundwortschatz & Hörverständnis
Teaches A1–A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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 |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,395 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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Updated September 29, 2026
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