5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
2,218 of the 5,560 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,218 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N1 | Travel Japanese 🗾
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese with English support 🌸 Certified teacher｜GENKI lessons｜Relaxed & friendly
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Ukraine
Graduate Teacher with 10 years of experience
FindTutors
I give private lessons geared towards any beginners wanting to learn Japanese at a basic level.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified✨experienced✨
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s enjoy the process to learn Japanese! Speak like natives!
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.
NativePreply · Japan
If you are a beginner, want to speak Japanese, or want to watch dramas or manga without subtitles, I can help you!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
I am the Language Coordinator for the Japan Society at the University of Edinburgh and run two classes a week, a beginner class and an intermediate class. My c…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Improve conversational skills😄
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese Teacher | Beginners, JLPT I'll support your dreams and goals wholeheartedly
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Complete beginners are welcome🔰✨ I can show you the Japanese language is not as scary as you believe👻!
FindTutors
Lessons to be adjusted to each students goal. Beginners and children are very welcome. I'll teach step by step. I make my lessons comply with your aim of study…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌸Methodology Teacher🥇
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗓️ Flexible Scheduling Upon Request! | 8+ Years of Experience in Education — Message me anytime!😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🔰 Beginners welcome! 🇫🇷 French OK! Osaka dialect OK too! 📚 No textbook needed! Let’s practice speaking as much as possible and have fun learning Japanese you c…
FindTutors
Lesson for beginners to pre-intermediate student who is interested in Japanese. My lesson is specialized in beginner and elementary level student so If you are…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
mom of 2👶🇯🇵
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Enjoyable Japanese Lessons — Never a Boring Moment!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
7 yrs of exp🎀 Qualified🎀 JLPT(N5-N1)🎀 Conversation skill up🎀
FindTutors
My name is Mayuko. I am from Kanagawa in Japan. I teach Japanese from beginners to advanced learners.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Travel|Conversation|Beginner
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Have FUN Speaking Natural Japanese! 😊 ｜ From Daily Conversation to Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️ Certified Tutor / ✨ Feel at Ease as a Beginner ✨ Lessons to Learn Japanese from Scratch
FindTutors
I’m a UK university student from Japan. I can teach a wide range of students from beginners to advanced.
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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 |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 |
| 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 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 |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,395 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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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 29, 2026
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