Yutaka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
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6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for beginners
2,584 of the 6,091 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$29/h
Median / hour
$19–$38
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
2,584
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
953 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Hana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Recommended for beginners! A qualified tutor who can support you to achieve your goals.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Niko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Chihiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟Learn Japanese Naturally – Grammar, Conversation & More!🌟
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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KAHO
Nativeitalki · Japan
Based in London 🇬🇧| Over 10,000 lessons taught 👑 | Using original teaching materials🎀
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$80/h
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Yasuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️ Travel Japanese | 🌱 Beginners | 🎈 Kids Welcome | 💼 Business Japanese
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
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Chiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Complete Beginners | 15+ Years of Teaching Experience
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Czech +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher | MA in Japanese Language Education | 9+ Years of Experience | Making Learning Fun
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$24/h
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Yukari
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Step by Step, From “I know” to “I can use”
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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Ileana
italki · Italy
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- Italian +4
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Nobue
Nativeitalki · Japan
ビジネス日本語を中心に教えています。敬語が使えるようになりましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Lynn
italki · Italy
Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor
- Fluent (C2)
- 31 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 3.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$19/h
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Mimi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher | Speak Naturally & Confidently
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
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Aoi
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Mistakes Welcome】Japanese for part-time jobs| Beginners OK |Conversation| Reading| Writing Diaries|
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
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Mei
Nativeitalki · Japan
フリートークで実際に使える日本語を教えます
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
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Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
MA student in Japanese Language Education/ English OK
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$28/h
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Kodai
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語ネイティブ講師|初心者から気軽に日本語で話しましょう
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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sachi
Nativeitalki · Japan
自己学習に限界を感じている方！日本旅行を楽しみたい方！一緒に勉強しましょう！
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
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manami
Nativeitalki · Japan
大阪弁日本一周アイドルオタク
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.33/h
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Natsumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
ENG/한국어 OK! 🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Friendly Trilingual Tutor
- Native
- 4 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
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David
italki · Venezuela
Certified N1 Japanese Teacher with +3 years of experience
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Maki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese from Day 1 ! Beginners welcomed, I've taught 800 lessons online & teaching at school
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$30/h
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Aina
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Life 🌸 Conversation, Travel & Keigo🇯🇵
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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aya
Nativeitalki · Japan
2,000時間以上の指導経験｜日本語がわかると、会話はもっと楽しい！自分の言葉で話せる力を、一緒に育てましょう。
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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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, 3850 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1996 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 2,584 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $29 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $38.
We list 2,584 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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