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 · South Korea
20years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher| Beginner Specialist| 5+ Years | Preparing Lesson Materials
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
From Beginners to Advanced! 🙆🏻♀️ Let's have fun learning real Japanese with lessons tailored to your goals and needs! ✏️✨ Together, we'll make your dreams com…
FindTutors
Native Japanese speaker - all levels welcome
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is a class for students just starting with their Japanese studies. Let's assess your level and improve your Japanese!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Practical Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher for Anime Fans – Learn with a Pro!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Anime, kids, Adults, any level so welcome!!
FindTutors
I am patient, calm, and considerate, and I aim to help learners have a fun experience and build a strong foundation.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
✨Beginners Welcome✨
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語を話そう！Speak Japanese! JLPTは絶対合格！ Guaranteed Pass! 日本語を楽しもう！ Enjoy Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Top 10% of Japanese tutor 2025| SUPER FRIENDLY SENSEI for beginners! | Preply official certified tutor
Tusclasesparticulares
¡Japonés para principiantes y ONLINE!
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation🦋Beginner⭐️Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Be more confident in speaking than you are now!
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
4 years living in the US 🌎 English support OK ✨ Beginners & returning learners welcome! 🌸 Step up from 'can’t speak' to speaking naturally ✨ Let’s have fun spe…
Letuelezioni
Offro lezioni online di lingua giapponese per appassionati beginners
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner/Gojuon/Cantonese/
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real Japanese Conversation with a Certified Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
1,300+ Lessons Taught 🌸 Turn the Japanese You Know into Japanese You Can Speak! Build real speaking confidence in as little as 6 months ✨ Beginners, Travel & J…
Letuelezioni
Madrelingua giapponese con certificazione N1 offre lezioni per tutti i livelli
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語・中国語レッスン可能👌
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
top 1% italki Japanese teacher in 2022✨
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner-friendly🔰 Learn with a current Japanese school teacher living in Canada 🇨🇦 Open to all levels, with conversation-focused lessons. Safe, fun, and full…
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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 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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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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