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.
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases particulares de japonés para principiantes y A2 de todas las edades. LyL e inglés (toda la ESO). Latín (bachillerato).
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごのぶんしょうをチェックします！文法のまちがいなどのせつめいつき！ １5文まで。
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversations N5-N1 Travel
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Ex-Editor and Marketing Professional. Proud to see my students grow each lesson.
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Bulgaria
Certified tutor with 15 years of experience in teaching Japanese, all levels/JLPT/Conversational Japanese
Tusclasesparticulares
profesor de japonés titulado para principiantes/ de niños a adultos online
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
台湾の大学教師＋中国語堪能
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
プロの講師 Absolute beginners welcome！Let's have fun studying Japanese.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Support in French and English / Focus on Conversation / Beginners Welcome / For Kids and Adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tusclases
Japones N5 y N6 por zoom. Clases individuales
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英語は英語らしく覚えよう♪
AmazingTalker · China
入门，考级，留学，商务，会話|フリートーク|趣味
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Structure is 99%, but It’s Context That Makes It Real—Miss the Context, Miss the Meaning!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
6+ years of experience /Polyglot（🗣🇬🇧🇯🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸) JLPT preparation tutor with 7 years’ experience. Expert in teaching Japanese pronunciation
Voscours
Cours de japonais pour débutant à distance avec support (manuel PDF)
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
A class for everyone, fit to your needs whether you are a beginner or advanced. Let’s make your Japanese even better!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔰Beginners🙆♂️Kids🔶Free Conv.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% tutor in 2022★Pass JLPT N2/N3 — and actually speak Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵 Certified Teacher with over 10 years of experience for beginners, providing explanations in Italian. My class will help you learn Japanese in a fun and moti…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Voscours
Cours de Japonais avec le professeur native.Cours en visio
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s Chat in Japanese at your own pace!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Offer all courses ⭐️
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Welcome to Chiyoko's class. Let's talk about your favorite topics!
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 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
Italy15 / 6,091SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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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