6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
2,700 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business/travel/lifestyle
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🍃 Let's learn real Japanese to express yourself! 🍃 自分で考えて、自分の言葉で話せるようにサポートします！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Real Japanese That You Can Actually Use from a Japanese Web Writer!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Laureato Triennale offre Lezioni di Lingua Giapponese di livello Principiante e Intermedio
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is suitable for a person who has never studied Japanese.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kids✨Beginner✨Intermediate✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
I provide structured lessons! Speaking, biz, JLPT and Genki textbook. 16yrs biz, 6yrs teaching exp.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
English Support Available 🌸 Beginner to Advanced 🙆♀️
Letuelezioni
Bilingue italo-giapponese offre lezioni di lingua giapponese per tutti i livelli (grammatica e kanji, conversazione, cultura)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy 50 minutes of Japanese conversation at your own pace!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Children (6-11)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Turn Your Japanese into Real Conversation | Relaxed & Practical Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Practical skills improved through real business Japanese lessons! Besides, I can offer lessons where you can also learn about Japanese culture in a fun way!
Letuelezioni
Laureata triennale in Lingua e cultura giapponese, tornata da poco da esperienza di 6 mesi in Giappone offre lezioni introduttive.
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法を学習しましょう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn visually from Zero 🍄
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Registered Japanese Language Teacher with 38 years' business experience.
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Peru
From beginner to advanced — learn Japanese step by step with me.
Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Lernen Sie Japanisch von überall aus mit Online-Privatunterricht mit einem muttersprachlichen Lehrer
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味（きょうみ）のあることから日本語（にほんご）を学（まな）びましょう！ 日本の有名人（ゆうめいじん）、文化（ぶんか）、観光地 （かんこうち）、季節（きせつ）のことなど。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥SALE🔥Contact me via chat 📩
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Absolute beginners? No worries! I'm here to help you 🥰
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Teacher with 4 Years of Experience| Speaking+Writing | Practical Japanese for Real Life
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de Japonês para aqueles que tem pouco ou nenhum conhecimento sobre a língua!
Teaches A1–A2
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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 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 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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