Juno.T
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ちょっとした空き時間に☆ 役立つ単語や表現を学びましょう！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$2.55/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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5,179 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for beginners
1,910 of the 5,179 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$27/h
Median / hour
$16–$36
Typical range
$4.46
Trial lesson
1,910
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,910 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
育嬰假中
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
ビジネス・面接・留学・JLPT
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (2,608)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
From Kyoto to the world!🍵🌍 Beginner-friendly 🔰 / English OK / Start speaking real Japan✨
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (116)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Mirei O.
NativePreply · Japan
A casual Japanese native speaker
- Native
- 4 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (94)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Eri
FindTutors
Japanese Teacher from Tokyo | Beginner Friendly | Speak Naturally & Travel Japanese
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Estefania
Classgap · Argentina
About me:
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 5 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
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Linda.A
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Don't know how to learn Chinese? Don't know your level of Chinese? Or which lesson to take or start from? This counseling lesson will help you find your way.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Famous
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English and Chinese Fluent
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (2,612)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Mari
Nativeitalki · Japan
私と「使える、話せる日本語」を勉強しよう！！まずは体験レッスンで会いましょう。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (115)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Haruka K.
NativePreply · Japan
Your Passport to Japanese Fluency: Join a drifting INFP-A Language Wizard!
- Native
- 2 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (92)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$61/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $26
Sofía
Tusclasesparticulares
Profe de japonés desde nivel principiante hasta N3!
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Gen
NativeClassgap · Japan
Nice to meet you. My name is Gen and I'm an online Japanese teacher living in Kobe.
- Native
- 3 yrs · 10 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Hitoshi (Zin Ogawa)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start leaning spanish! little by little and enjoy conversation (^-^)
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Liko
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner | JLPT N5˜N1
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (2,471)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Shin
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (114)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Sounosuke O.
NativePreply · Japan
😎 The most Passionate Tutor on Preply 😁
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (80)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Noa
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés - Niveles principiante e intermedio
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yuka
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 5 yrs · 5 lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yurika NK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法を理解して、英語をもっと好きになろう！
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Teacher Apple
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Teach Japanese as a friend 👭
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (2,455)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$42/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Yukie
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌿 Achieve Goals with a Pro: Tailored Lessons & Post-Class Notes! 🌿
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (111)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Hiroki A.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸Afraid of making mistakes? 15 years of experience helping you express yourself naturally. Not just lessons—let’s grow together in a safe, supportive environme…
- Native
- 15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (78)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Kaori
Nachhilfeunterricht
Japanisch-Tutor Anfänger Richtiges Japanisch lernen
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on Nachhilfeunterricht(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Jennifer
Classgap · United Kingdom
Beginners Japanese Tutor. Online Interactive Lessons for ages 11+, CRB checked
- Intermediate (B1)
- 10 yrs · 1 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$60/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 |
| italki | 769 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 39 | $34 | $27–$44 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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, 4937 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2865 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2072 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 769 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 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 $44, 39 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 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
- Japan3,048 / 5,179
- Taiwan150 / 5,179
- China116 / 5,179
South Korea63 / 5,179
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,179
United States30 / 5,179
Philippines14 / 5,179
Spain12 / 5,179
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 1,910 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $27 per hour; the middle half charge between $16 and $36.
We list 1,910 Japanese tutors for beginners on Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 4,937 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 and $36 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.46. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, 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
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Updated September 29, 2026
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