4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
1,261 of the 4,365 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,261 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
LanguaTalk · Japan
7 year's experienced Japanese Teacher, available also for super Beginner!
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés para principiantes: entiende cómo funciona el idioma
NativeClassgap · Japan
Hi, I'm Yuina. I'm from Yokohama and I've been living in Spain for 12 years.
Teaches A1–C1
Wyzant
JLPT N2 Certified Japanese Tutor | Beginner–Intermediate Focus
NativeCafetalk · Russia
講師が英語で言った数字を日本語で答えてもらう練習をします。 日本語から英語も可。
Apprentus
Beginners welcome! Practical Japanese conversation and grammar lessons for foreigners | Have fun learning and gain confidence in living in Japan! We provide ca…
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Fundamental
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Trilingual Japanese tutor with 6 years' teaching experience 👨🏫Expert in teaching Japanese pronunciation and pitch accent💪🏋
Nativeitalki · Japan
From Kyoto to the world!🍵🌍 Beginner-friendly 🔰 / English OK / Start speaking real Japan✨
Teaches A1–C2
LanguaTalk · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher since 1994 offers beginner level and conversation course
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
🌈 Beginners Japanese – Fun & Engaging 1-to-1 Online Lessons 💻✨ Suitable for Ages 11+ & Adults
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–B2
Cafetalk · Türkiye
Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome
Apprentus
Japanese conversation,speaking,listening,reading, prepare for JLPT exam
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Taka老師｜會話・語彙強化｜自然日語
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's Become Friends! ❤️ Beginners Welcome 🔰 I'm Here to Support You All the Way to Your Goals 🫶 You'll Have So Much Fun in My Lessons, You Won't Be Able to St…
Nativeitalki · Japan
私と「使える、話せる日本語」を勉強しよう！！まずは体験レッスンで会いましょう。
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Japonés nativo con nivel N1 (Noken). Nativo en japonés, catalán y castellano. Puedo enseñar a nivel principiante e intermedio
Classgap · Spain
こんにちは！(Konnichiwa!)
Teaches A1–B2
LanguaTalk · Japan
Qualified Japanese teacher with 7 years of experience
Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · Ukraine
For those who are taking their first steps in Japanese
Apprentus
Japanese and Chinese for Beginners and Test Prep with Linguistic PhD
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English and Chinese Fluent
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified online tutor with 2 years of experience
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 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.
Japan2,536 / 4,365
South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365Spain12 / 4,365
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Updated September 28, 2026
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