Asuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
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
956 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Tomomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️ Speak Natural Japanese | Tokyo Business Professional | Top school Graduate | English OK🌸
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Aya
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌿 For Beginners Who Truly Want to SPEAK Japanese | Japan-based🍁Formerly Canada| English support!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Junko
Nativeitalki · Japan
中国語が話せる経験豊富な有資格日本語講師
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Yoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
what is your enjoyment ? cooking? traveling? driving? music? parenting? etc.. Let's talk together !!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mari
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Beginners
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Shiori
italki · Japan
3+ Years of Experience in teaching Japanese Online! Multilingual, Personalized PDFs, etc.
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Filipino +5
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Tomo
Nativeitalki · Japan
English & Basic Russian Support
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (19)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
ANNE
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s talk in Japanese! It's OK to make Mistakes!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Yuya
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Teacher 🌸 | 2,000+ online hrs | Fun, conversation-focused lessons 🗣️
- Native
- 39 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/h
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やすこ
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you don't understand, it's OK, I'll support you until you can speak Japanese without problems.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Tomoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun Japanese Lessons with Certified Tutor Tomoko, with excellent cost-performance
- Native
- 40 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Natsumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Know the words but can't speak? 🌻 Let's unlock your Japanese speaking skills! (Certified Teacher)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Machi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Nakade
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Luisa
italki · Romania
Cambridge University Graduate | 5+ Years & 3,000+ Hours of Tutoring Experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Romanian +3
- ★ 4.9 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$27/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Sam
Nativeitalki · Japan
🔰 Beginner-Friendly + Fluent English Support! 🌸
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Go
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Akane
Nativeitalki · Japan
スイス🇨 🇭から こんにちは！Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence | English🇺🇸 🇩🇪Ok👍
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
上平祥世
Nativeitalki · Japan
Discover your Japanese voice through art, and real stories of Japan. All levels are welcome! 🌿
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Iyo
Nativeitalki · Japan
★ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS ALWAYS WELCOME!!★
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Fumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Sorry I’m not a ninja, haven't climbed up Mt Fuji, but am obsessed with anime, sushi & teaching にほんご
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Manami
Nativeitalki · Japan
修士課程を修了したプロの日本語教師です。日本語教育は9年、英語教育は11年の経験があります。
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mayuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
certified japanese teacher ★Beginners Friendly ★The lesson content has been redesigned.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$44/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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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.
| 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 |
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
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
Italy15 / 6,091
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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