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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

824 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Yan

Yan

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

FreeTalk 🎯Interview&Exam Prep

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 5.0 (24)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$21/h
Trial $1.10
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SAYOSAYO

SAYOSAYO

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🔥Speak Japanese Confidently🔥

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (24)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $5.50
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Jee

Jee

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🔥Conversation🔥Exams🎉

Native
35 lessons
Not listed
Korean +5
★ 5.0 (24)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$28/h
Trial $4.40
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HANAKA

HANAKA

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

General, Specific purposes

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +5
★ 5.0 (24)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$16/h
Trial $3.30
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Miss

Miss

Hong Kong SAR China

AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China

Beginner Japanese•JLPT💮

Advanced (C1)
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +2
★ 4.9 (24)
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $5.50
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Mao

Mao

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🗣 Conversational Japanese

Native
4 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (22)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.10
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Shiho

Shiho

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

JLPT N4|Conversation|Basic

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (22)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$24/h
Trial $13
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Tomoko

Tomoko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

from Tokyo/live in🇦🇺/Speaking

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (22)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$25/h
Trial $3.30
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Kay

Kay

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

10,000+ hours teaching online

Native
14 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$16/h
Trial $4.40
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Megu

Megu

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

10+ Years Certified Teacher 🏆

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$24/h
Trial $5.50
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Nami

Nami

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Japanese Instructor | Conversa

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$17/h
Trial $3.30
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Chiharu

Chiharu

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation | JLPT | Travel

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$17/h
Trial $1.10
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Matthew

Matthew

Hong Kong SAR China

AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China

Conversations N5-N1 Travel

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$29/h
Trial $2.20
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MIKU

MIKU

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Beginner｜Business｜Daily

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$18/h
Trial $4.40
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Half

Half

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

begginer/travel/JLPT/speaking

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$26/h
Trial $3.30
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"Rino

"Rino

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🌏Travel Japanese🎖

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +3
★ 5.0 (20)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$18/h
Trial $4.40
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AOI

AOI

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Daily/Travel/Free Conversation

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$24/h
Trial $4.40
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Asuka

Asuka

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat

Native
1 yrs · 34 lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.10
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"Hitomi

"Hitomi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

For middle-level Japanese😇

Native
40 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $5.50
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Jack

Jack

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Conversation|Travel|Hobby

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Not shown

Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$37/h
Trial $1.10
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Takuma

Takuma

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Study Abroad in the PH and CA

Native
18 lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (18)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$20/h
Trial $5.50
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SHIORI

SHIORI

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🗣️ Travel | Oral Japanese ✈️

Fluent (C2)
50+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$17/h
Trial $3.30
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Sherry

Sherry

China

AmazingTalker · China

Develop appropriate courses

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$26/h
Trial $2.20
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太田夏美

太田夏美

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Oral|Adults

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (16)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$13/h
Trial $4.40
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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki1,635$19$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,484$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker922$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk699$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo242from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant27$52$43–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★No trial lessons60 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,870 / 6,091
  • TaiwanTaiwan153 / 6,091
  • ChinaChina130 / 6,091
  • South KoreaSouth Korea69 / 6,091
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
  • United StatesUnited States34 / 6,091
  • PhilippinesPhilippines16 / 6,091
  • ItalyItaly15 / 6,091

Popular Japanese lesson types

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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