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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Structured Japanese Lessons | Speak with Confidence from Day 1
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners welcome☺️English support. Fun, practical Japanese for travel✈️
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
面接準備・ビジネス語・趣味
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
主にGenki を使用してレッスンを行います！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Your ‘Black Belt’ Partner on Your Japanese Learning Journey! Fun, Interactive Lessons for Children/Young Learners and Beginners.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I'm Ogawa. Native 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
I'm a teacher at a Japanese language school/ I'm Cheerful, Friendly/ Adults and children are welcome
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Perfect for Beginners in Japanese | Support in English Available | Conversations for Your Japan Trip
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
2 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
データサイエンス×日本語：論理的思考を深める、アカデミック・ビジネスにおける日本語力向上をサポートします。
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese school experience! Practical Japan Useful Japan is taught by an active teacher.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I am a qualified teacher!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Welcome Beginners 🤝 Speaking practice & Getting Ready for Japan 🇯🇵
Teaches A1–B2
Preply · China
With a tremendous amount of patience,tons of pleasure, an engrossing in-depth explanation(EN,CN ,JP) and well structured course. armed by my 25 years of teachi…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation・Travel Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しい会話を通して、リアルな日本語を一緒に学びましょう!1人1人に合わせたパーソナライズレッスンを提供します✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese lessons with a engineering student 🚀 | All English OK | Fun & clear lessons from beginner to advanced!
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Phonics💬Group🈹Easter🔥
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor Living in the USA /English Support/Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
3yrs teaching Japanese+8yrs supporting foreigners!Beginners welcome!Eng OK
AmazingTalker · Malaysia
😍Critical thinking 😍
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners are welcome! Over 2000 hours of teaching experience at a language school.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese native speaker
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Studied abroad in Spain
Teaches A1–A2
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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 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560Hong 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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Updated September 29, 2026
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