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
Let’s graduate from not feeling confident speaking 🎓Speak from your first lesson ✨｜English OK 🌸
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇Conversation🌟Novel Discussion
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
オーストラリアで日本語と弓道を教えています
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
So fun, even animals laugh🦁😂
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly lessons for beginners to advanced learners—focus on real-life Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Adults
Teaches 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
Want to Work, Study, or Live in Japan?
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Communication/ N2/N3/N4/N5
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
気楽に日本語で会話しよう！間違えても自信がなくても大丈夫😊 Have Fun & Relaxed Japanese Conversation with a Patient Tutor
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
補習班一對 一教學10年以上
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s improve your Japanese through fun and relaxed conversations!
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🌸Beginner-Friendly🌸
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Immersive Japanese lessons with plenty of Japanese exposure
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business/ Speking/ MBA
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I've worked as a tutor in a cram school for about 6 years and have much experience teaching students
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💬
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【ビジネス日本語を学びたい方】面接の準備、就職活動サポートします
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners | 🇺🇸🇨🇳 Visuals
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified native Japanese tutor, glad to help you acquiring Japanese.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 👶
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
「登録日本語教員」日本の国家資格です。 ☆１5か国以上320人以上の学生たちに授業してきました☆
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
✏️Travel Japanese✏️🌟
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
italkiで一番「美しい日本語」を話す先生！
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Easy to learn. 0 basic start
Teaches 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 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560South Korea63 / 5,560Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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How we collect this data
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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