Aya
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Adults|Basic
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (367)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$34/h
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5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for beginners
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.
$29/h
Median / hour
$17–$37
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,218
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
808 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Master Conversational Japanese
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Indonesian +4
- ★ 5.0 (365)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Youchia
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
続ければ成功する！
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (360)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
HSIN
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
50 Sounds Introduction |N4&N5
- Intermediate (B1)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (356)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
ボレン
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Grammar|Conversation|JLPT N4
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (355)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Niko
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversational English
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (358)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$40/h
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M.min
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Hobby|Basic
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- ★ 5.0 (353)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$46/h
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Kana
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak Chinese & English
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (356)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
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Professional
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teaching experience 8 yrs
- Native
- 8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (354)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
all levels, JLPT
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (354)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
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Toshi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation, Exams, Tourism
- Native
- 15 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (353)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$21/h
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Yoshi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Trade & shipping🌏｜Overseas🌟
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (348)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
NAE
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT🙆Speaking ability😆
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (346)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Risa
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Group Lesson/ JLPT/ Upper/ 中文可
- Native
- 15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (348)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
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Shiho
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌏Travel👨🌾daily talk🏯business
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (343)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Reiko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese teacher in Japan👩🏫
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (346)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$29/h
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Wendy
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Japanese
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (346)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Saaya
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Grammar | Conversation
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (337)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Shoko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥Japanese for Beginner🔥
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (336)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Regina
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🔥Compile based on students
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (338)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Kana
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn daily Japanese with me!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (334)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
WAKANA先生経験豊富／JLPT対策／中国語OK
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10年以上の経験あり/JLPT対策に特化/中国語OK
- Native
- 10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (331)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$24/h
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Pro
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
gentle, sincere, and fun 💗👦😎
- Native
- 15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (329)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Native
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10 years experience
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (329)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
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Japanese tutors by platform
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 |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 54 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
- Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,218 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $29 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $37.
We list 2,218 Japanese tutors for beginners on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 5,318 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $36 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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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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