5,405 tutors · 12 platforms
2,039 of the 5,405 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,039 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Want to learn Japanese in a friendly environment where English is okay, beginners are welcome, and mistakes are just part of the process?
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Careful and gentle guidance
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun & Natural Japanese Conversation!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Lessons for Travel, Work & Test Preparation – with an Experienced Tutor
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Travel Japanese | Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Communication 🗣️🌸 From N5 Beginners to Upper-Intermediate in Tokyo 🗼
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
Certified Preply Tutor 🎓｜Casual Conversation 🗣️｜Beginners Welcome🔰|English OK✅| Japanese for travel, daily life, business, and your goals! Let's have fun talki…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners🔰Anyone🤗English OK
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified Japanese teacher living in France🇫🇷
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵 Japanese Teacher from Okinawa | Beginners Welcome! Let's Have Fun Talking!
AmazingTalker · China
🎯Oral English🎯expansion
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Business and Daily Conversations! Practical Japanese Lessons from a Sales Professional
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner-Friendly | Gentle Japanese Lessons
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
All Aspect English Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Beginners Welcome & English OK 🌸 Living in Canada 🇨🇦 7.5 Yrs International Trade Experience 💼 Patient & Fun Lessons at Your Own Pace 🌿✨
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Talk,Business,Test
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語で学べる！3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor with 3 Years of Teaching Experience 🇯🇵 | Beginners Welcome | Conversation & Practical Japanese 🌟
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Travel|Business
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome! 🔰 5 Yrs Experience at Japanese Language School! Clear explanations in English & Japanese 👍 Love Japan even more ♡ Join fun, practical lesson…
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
speaking | grammar
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Practical Japanese! Friendly Lessons supported in English & Portuguese
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 | 985 | $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 | 49 | $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.
Japan3,251 / 5,405Taiwan151 / 5,405China119 / 5,405
South Korea63 / 5,405
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,405
United States31 / 5,405
Philippines14 / 5,405
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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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