5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
2,197 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.
2,177 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Lessons with a Certified Instructor [English, Korean available😊]
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Kinako🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners Welcome!
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Mexico
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor Taking You from Complete Beginner to Confident Japanese Speaker
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
📒English explanation
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
📚420時間日本語教師養成講座修了✨ 教科書の日本語から、ネイティブが使う自然な日本語へ🇯🇵 会話力を伸ばすフレンドリーな日本語講師です😊
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
beginner Japanese｜speaking｜
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner friendly Japanese, Relaxed conversation Practice
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|JLPT N1
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌Japanese for Beginners🎌
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Friendly Japanese Teacher | Beginner & Travel Japanese | English Support
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🍀Conversation🍀Beginner 🍀K-POP
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
Multilingual Language Teacher (EN/JP/中文/廣東話) with 5+ Years of Teaching Experience ⭐
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🌏Basic🌏Talk🌏Exam🌏TravelChinese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Travel Japanese today, JLPT N5 tomorrow. Let’s enjoy the journey, one step at a time!
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners, Intermediate Learners & Children | English Support
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Friendly Certified Japanese Teacher | Enjoy Learning, Make Real Progress
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Beginner|Conversation|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese｜All Levels Welcome🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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 / 5,560China120 / 5,560South 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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