Millie
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🇯🇵 Beginner&Intermediate✨
- Advanced (C1)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (211)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for beginners
2,211 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.
$29/h
Median / hour
$17–$37
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,211
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,211 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
きよみ
Nativeitalki · Japan
10+ yrs teaching experience / Certified⭐️ Fun & friendly lessons with the CAN-DO approach😊
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Nami I.
NativePreply · Japan
🗣️ Speak Japanese with confidence 🎨 Original materials by a graphic designer | Beginners & anime/manga fans welcome 🫶
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (9)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Thomas
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟Business Eng🌟Conversations🎯
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (214)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Kiyoe
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Fluent in French and in English✨Specialised for beginners ✨Fun & interactive classes
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Ayana N.
NativePreply · Japan
Support with Smile 😊 Positive Japanese Lessons for Beginners | Travel Lesson Package
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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Jiyu
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🧡conversation~beginning
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (208)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Natsumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Perfect for beginners! From Zero to Conversation
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Hinata K.
NativePreply · Japan
Solving Your I Can't Speak Well 🌸 I've done it with two friends in a month！！total beginners welcome, English support the whole way, and your own feedback sheet…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
let’s
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Travel、Beginner English
- Advanced (C1)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (206)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Yuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Registered Japanese Teacher | From Clear Grammar to Confident Speaking—with Personal PDF Notes
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Yuri R.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸Certified Preply Tutor🌸 Friendly Japanese Tutor in Hawaii🌺 | Beginners Welcome | Real-Life Conversation | English Support Available
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Kayley
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation|Basic|Fundamental
- Advanced (C1)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (204)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Asuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Kazuki F.
NativePreply · Japan
【English Support Available | Beginner-Friendly | 8 Years of Experience in Japanese Companies | Turn What You Know into Japanese You Can Actually Speak】
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Suzu
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners are welcome💓Accent🗣️
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (204)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Tomomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️ Speak Natural Japanese | Tokyo Business Professional | Top school Graduate | English OK🌸
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Yukino Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Gentle and Careful Japanese Lessons 🕊✨ | Beginners 🔰 | Travel ✈ | Kansai Dialect OK 🐙💬
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Naka
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner|Conversation|Oral
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (198)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Aya
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌿 For Beginners Who Truly Want to SPEAK Japanese | Japan-based🍁Formerly Canada| English support!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Tsubasa N.
NativePreply · Japan
Fun & Friendly Japanese Lessons | Beginner to Conversation | Spanish OK
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Jason
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
⭐ Real-life ⭐ Clear ⭐ Flexible
- Advanced (C1)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (197)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$34/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Junko
Nativeitalki · Japan
中国語が話せる経験豊富な有資格日本語講師
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Anju S.
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners to Advanced Welcome🇯🇵 Let's Learn Japanese Through Travel and Business Conversations While Having Fun! 🌏✨
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
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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 |
| 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 |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 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 $41, 54 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
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
- Taiwan151 / 5,560
- China120 / 5,560
- South Korea63 / 5,560
- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,211 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $29 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $37.
We list 2,211 Japanese tutors for beginners on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 5,318 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $36 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, 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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