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.
FindTutors
Half-Japanese Oxford student with experience working in Japan| Japanese language (inc. JLPT) and culture
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Canada
Business/Conversations
Teaches A2–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
JLPT受験対策、大学・大学院受験面接対策レッスンが人気です！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have fun learning Japanese! We also use "Minna no Nihongo" to provide beginner to intermediate level lessons and help with JLPT preparation.
FindTutors
Structured Japanese for Beginners: Master Grammar Logic & Daily Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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
I have experience teaching from beginner to proficient level. speaking/listing/reading/writing
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome! Let's Learn Practical Japanese in a Fun Way.
FindTutors
Specialised in beginner and struggling learners - a native-English speaking tutor passionate about individualised learning.
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Coach with Japanese😎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Nationally Certified Teacher | with 4,000+ Online Lessons | Absolute beginners Welcome!
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · United States
JLPT N1+ ・ JPN MAJ ・ Podcast Host
Tusclasesparticulares
Japonés para principiantes (nivel A1/A2)
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初中高級日文｜商業旅遊｜JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm happy to hear the news that students passed the JLPT. It's your turn next. Let's study with me
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
A Japanese teacher from Gifu Prefecture with 7 years of experience teaching at an agricultural high school. Raise your Japanese level through practical role-pl…
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés online desde cero hasta avanzado con profesora nativa
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🪻Basics🪻Speaking🪻Travel 🪻
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional teacher of both individual and group lessons :)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🔰Beginners Are Very Welcome🔰｜English & Spanish Support A supportive Japanese teacher who makes learning fun. From travel and everyday conversation to living in…
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de japonés para todos los niveles (de nivel principiante - avanzado).
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Malaysia
Conversation|English for Kids
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
From complete beginner to advanced! Let's have fun Japanese lessons with me :)
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
From Beginners to Advanced - Learn Real Japanese in a Fun Way! 🌟 Speak with Confidence 💪 English Support Available 🌏 Kansai Dialect Lessons Too 🌱
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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 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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Updated September 30, 2026
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