Ayumi.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
いろいろな話題について話そう！
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
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5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for beginners
2,218 of the 5,560 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$29/h
Median / hour
$17–$37
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,218
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
118 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
manami.Korea
NativeCafetalk · Japan
韓国語未経験者も、基礎をおさえて”亀からウサギまで”効率よく！ᘏ⑅ᘏଓ˚
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Sakie Sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Wanna talk with Japanese people?
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Taichi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でニュースを聞き、それについて話します！やさしいことばニ ュース(NEWS WEB EASY)を使って勉強します。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$3.82/h
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Caylee
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
個人に合わせたレッスン!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Ayaka M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの練習したい英会話・文法・単語に合わせたオーダーメイドレッスン！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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Miya O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めて私のレッスンを受ける方のためのレッスンです。 自分の日本語のレベルが分からず、困っていませんか？ どのレッスンを受ければいいか、悩んでいませんか？ レッスンを予約する前に、一度講師と話してみたいと思う方にこのカウンセリングをお勧めします！ このカウンセリングでは日本語レベルチェックをして、生徒さんの日本語を伸ば…
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$2.55/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Michy.I
NativeCafetalk · Japan
How to say hello / introduce myself / read "Hiragana"
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.50/h
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Kazu.W
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's practice speaking Japanese!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Yoshino(よしの)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
体験レッスンの前に内容を確認したい、希望のレッスンができるか知りたい、講師はどんな人？？ 講師と話して確認したい時は、こちらをリクエストしてください。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
Hinako.Y
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese step by step, from the very beginning! We can use my original material or the textbook "Genki 1".
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$6.37/h
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Ako san
NativeCafetalk · Japan
15分のレッスンです。 気軽（きがる）に話（はな）しましょう！*フィードバックはありません。 15 minutes of free talk without feedback. Let's speak /talk in Japanese!
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
gogo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Instruction in Japanese on how to eat Natto, fermented soy beans, Japan's traditional dish. Why don't we eat natto together in class!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +5
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
nolly
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I can guide you to improve your Japanese , explaining both in Japanese and English. “GENKI “ is the best textbook to build your solid basement of Japanese!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Teacher Tomo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
You only have a little time, you are not sure if you want to go to 100% English class, speaking English is hard...Don't worry! I don't teach you difficult Engl…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
JT HIDE
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の今を一緒に学びましょう！
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.82
Julie sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「読めた！」が自信になるフォニックスレッスン
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Mai.O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初級が終わった方、中級を楽しく勉強しましょう♪読む・書く・話す・聞く4つの技能を伸ばしたい方必見です！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Rena.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽（たの）しく、リラックスした雰囲気（ふいんき）で、 日本語（にほんご）でお話（はな）ししましょう！！ Let's Chat in Japanese! Let's enjoy speaking Japanese together in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
Meg.C
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's try speaking Japanese with the words you already know with English!
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Keiko Davy
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！
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Kiyo.M
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…
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Mineco
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークのレッスンです（フィードバックあり）
- Native
- 38 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Sakura.K
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♪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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Japanese tutors by platform
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 |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 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 |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 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, 54 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 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
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560- South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,218 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $29 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $37.
We list 2,218 Japanese tutors for beginners on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 5,318 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 $5.00. 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 29, 2026
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