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
Beginner-friendly 🌸 Real Japanese conversation 🇯🇵 English support available ✨
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🌸Beginner | Conversations🌸
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your Japanese Journey Starts Here 🇯🇵 😊 | 🌱Beginner–Advanced | GENKI / QUARTET/JLPT and more🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Basic level and convesation.
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese Through Your Story｜Conversation-Focused｜Australia & 5-Star Hospitality
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Free talk for all levels😊
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun & Natural Japanese Conversation!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
JPT960 MD of JP and KOR ENG OK
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Communication 🗣️🌸 From N5 Beginners to Upper-Intermediate in Tokyo 🗼
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💎Japanese Language Teacher 💎
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified Japanese teacher living in France🇫🇷
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇Conversation/TOEIC/Test
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Business and Daily Conversations! Practical Japanese Lessons from a Sales Professional
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟Conversation✏️Travel✏️Kids🌟
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏮General JP💎ChildToAdult💎JLPT
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
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
New tutor 40%🔥Professional
Teaches B1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Native speaker | JLPT N3
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Practical Japanese! Friendly Lessons supported in English & Portuguese
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business Japanese Pro
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
For Dreamers | Let's unlock your Japanese potential together! 🇯🇵✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Professional language teacher
Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 5,560South Korea63 / 5,560Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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Updated September 29, 2026
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