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
Fun, Friendly & Certified – Your JLPT Success Starts Here!!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation | JLPT | Travel
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Studying alone and unsure you’ll speak Japanese? 1500+ lessons to help you speak with confidence🌱
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversations N5-N1 Travel
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本人の友達みたいな先生！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner｜Business｜Daily
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Have Fun Learning Japanese! | Beginners Welcome · Conversation & Travel Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
begginer/travel/JLPT/speaking
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者も上級者も、韓国の現役日本語講師が丁寧にサポート
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Beginner Japanese•JLPT💮
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 I’ll gently support beginners and help you enjoy learning Japanese 😊
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10,000+ hours teaching online
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Chill Japanese Chat☺️ Beginners welcome🔰
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌏Travel Japanese🎖
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher for Beginners | JLPT N5–N4 | Master the Basics
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Daily/Travel/Free Conversation
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 420h Trained | Beginner to Advanced
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️3ヶ国語OK！「話せる」に特化した会話コーチ｜🇰🇷🇺🇸🇹🇼 対応プロ講師
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
For middle-level Japanese😇
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
現役の日本語教師です。楽しみながら日本語を学びましょう。
Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Travel|Hobby
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語学習に寄り添うパートナー🌱｜自然な日本語を身につける🌟｜会話・旅行・仕事｜基礎から実践までサポート
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Study Abroad in the PH and CA
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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 / 5,560Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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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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