6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
2,641 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.
2,641 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵 Tokyo native | 1,000+ lessons taught | Natural, standard Japanese | Specializing in building strong foundations from absolute beginner level to helping inte…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Suasaulasparticulares
Professor de Japonês e Frances ensinando desde o básico
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【カフェトーク大賞・ジョイフルレッスン受賞・グッドテキスト賞受 賞】中学レベルの基本文型が即座に出てくるように徹底トレーニング！
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
beginners•HSK Test•grammar
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
10 years of experience at a university and 20+ years in total.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Fun conversations with experienced tutor!
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.
FindTutors
Friendly native Japanese tutor offering practical, enjoyable lessons for beginners and intermediate learners, tailored to you
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy a relaxed 25-minute Japanese conversation! Beginners are welcome. No topic prepared? No problem—I’ll guide the conversation and support you in Engl…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Professional teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Have fun with Japanese! A Certified Teacher.✨Beginner-friendly ✨Easy to understand ✨JLPT ✨Anime
FindTutors
I help beginners and intermediate students learn Japanese with confidence.
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークのレッスンです（フィードバックあり）
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️JLPT | Travel | Animation 😊
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎊I'm ranked in the top 1% of Japanese teachers on italki.🌸Welcome to absolute beginners.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
With 2 years of teaching experience and over 1,200 lessons, I am a certified Japanese teacher and professional manga artist. I offer visually engaging and enjo…
FindTutors
Beginners welcome: Japanese teacher providing lessons to all ages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークのレッスンです。カメラなしのレッスンです。 パジャマでもOK! ソファでゴロゴロOK! リラックスして話しませんか♪
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
大学教歴30年 日20年／仏10年
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
カンボジア🇰🇭は本格的な雨季に入りました⛈️ 家の中でできる楽しみを見つけないと🤔 【お知らせ】 生活音🔊🗣️🦜🦎🛵🌧️がうるさいです 気になる方は"Zoom"で予約してください！
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Welcome complete beginners! 😊 Let's chat a lot and boost your conversation and grammar skills. I'm a certified teacher (Japanese Language Teaching Competency T…
FindTutors
I am patient, supportive, and approachable. My lessons are aimed at beginners and learners who want to build confidence in japanes
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
５０分（ふん）でしっかり会話（かいわ）の練習（れんしゅう）しましょう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
For travel, beginner and oral
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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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 |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,870 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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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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