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
🌸 Japanese Tutor | From Beginner to Advanced | Casual Conversation｜Business & Interview Support
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
English OK! Beginners Welcome!| I’ll help bring out your best and support you every step of the way.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
子供 / 成人 / 会話 / JLPT / アニメ / 旅行
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese the Easy & Fun Way! 😄 Personalized Lessons with Original Materials 📚
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners are very welcome☺️ From beginner to everyday conversation, I’ll support you every step of the way! Make your dreams come true with Japanese!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Communicational 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
Professional Japanese Teacher | Beginners to Business | 25y CEO Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
nice japanese mom
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Fundamental|Travel
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Travel Japanese✨Interactive Grammar for Beginner✨Popular Conversation Class Open as usual 😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
No worries, even if you're a total beginner 🔰! English support available too 👍 Let’s level up your Japanese together—step by step, at your pace, and with lots…
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
Native JapanesePro🌟Coach
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun & Easy Japanese Lessons for Beginners 🌸 (EN/KR Support) 일본어 초보자 환영 🌸 영어·한국어로 배우는 일본어 수업
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Feel comfortable speaking Japanese—and fall in love with learning it! 😊🌱No Japanese? No problem! Complete beginners are always welcome. 💛t. 🇯🇵🏅 Certified Prepl…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Emphasis on conversation 🌺
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Specialist in taking complete beginners from zero to conversation. Let's enjoy speaking :)
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Licensed Japanese Teacher (Japan & U.S.) | 8+ Years Experience | Beginners to JLPT N2 | Fun & Motivating Lessons
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
$10 Off First Lesson|JLPT|Chat
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Expert of teaching complete beginners who really want to SPEAK Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified instructor with 3 years of volunteer experience
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
750 lessons experience🎖
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
From “Konnichiwa” to Confidence 🚀 | Let’s Learn Together! Custom Lessons for All Levels
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
✨Go beyond textbooks and speak real Japanese.✨ Perfect for Beginners😊
AmazingTalker · Mexico
👑English Language Aspects.
Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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Updated September 29, 2026
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