Karen
Nativeitalki · Japan
I speak soft and polite Japanese.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (206)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- 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
2,700 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Hitomi M.
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have a productive Japanese lesson! ⭐️Please message me before book a trail lesson⭐️ It'd be nice if you share these information in advance! ・your current…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (26)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Sonoko
Native (likely)Letuelezioni
Lezioni e ripetizioni di giapponese con una studentessa giapponese in Italia, sia per principianti che per universitari 🌸
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
fukiko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s use the words that we learnt in a conversation. Speaking helps the words and phrases to stick, and will help you to improve.
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Izumi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
From Tokyo, living in Fukuoka
- Native
- 8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (592)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Toshi
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can understand well what you students can't understand as I've studied many languages.
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (208)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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Aki Y.
NativePreply · Japan
15 Years in Japan Corp | Exclusively for Beginners | Waseda Grad. | English Support
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (26)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Mako
Native (likely)Nachhilfeunterricht
Muttersprachlicher Japanischlehrer bietet privaten Online-Japanischunterricht für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on Nachhilfeunterricht(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Mainha
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Learn Hiragana the fun way—with sushi, onigiri, and more!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
平井先生
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
専門性の高い授業😀
- Native
- 8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (594)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Ayana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Affordable Lesson with Experienced Teacher :) Absolute beginners are also welcome🌟
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (202)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Motoharu O.
NativePreply · Japan
🗾 Japanese Tutor for Travel, JLPT & Conversation | 🎮 Game Media Specialist & 🔬 Former Life Science Researcher. Travel preparation, JLPT support, and daily conv…
- Native
- 24 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$34/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Shwetank
FindTutors
Passionate Guitar and Vocal tutor with 6+ years of live performance experience, offering dynamic online music lessons for beginner
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Emigiri
NativeCafetalk · Japan
☆Let's study about reading Kanji ,grammar ,comprehension☆
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌸Beginner's Guide
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (582)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Free-talk lessons are open again! New students are very welcome! 😊🇯🇵
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (201)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Yu T.
NativePreply · Japan
Perfect for Beginners! Experienced Japanese teacher with clear English explanation!
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$59/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $25
Yusuke
FindTutors
Beginner Japanese learner who want to travel to Japan
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
Shingo.Nonomura
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk with professional Japanese teacher！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Working
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
business manners
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (579)
- Not shown
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Toru
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (201)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Eri K.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸Anime & Manga Lovers⚔️🌸 Kids/Adults/Beginners Welcome✨ 【Speaking✖️Listening Focus🗣️⭐️】Let's learn Japanese at your own pace, the fun way✏️ Trial lessons open…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Shotaro
NativeFindTutors
Native Japanese speaker with tutoring experience, offering lessons for all levels from complete beginners to advanced learners.
- Native
- 4 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Muts Sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Just 20 minutes! Relax, chat and practise real Japanese with me.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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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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