Momoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly lessons for beginners to advanced learners—focus on real-life Japanese!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for beginners
2,700 of the 6,091 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $30 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$30/h
Median / hour
$20–$38
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
2,700
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,700 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Kim
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | 한국어회화 💼
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Umi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Want to Work, Study, or Live in Japan?
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Hyosung
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Haru
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
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Kevin
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speaking & Child
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
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RUNA
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s improve your Japanese through fun and relaxed conversations!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Nao
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English 👶
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +6
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Akino
Nativeitalki · Japan
Immersive Japanese lessons with plenty of Japanese exposure
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Eileen
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese Fun🎉|Fundamentals😊
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Naoki
Nativeitalki · Japan
I've worked as a tutor in a cram school for about 6 years and have much experience teaching students
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Jane
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Hobby
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Mayuko
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
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Santiago
AmazingTalker · Colombia
Conversational English | Kids
- Intermediate (B1)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Spanish +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$5.28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Tomoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified native Japanese tutor, glad to help you acquiring Japanese.
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
"Meet
AmazingTalker · China
Conversational✨🗣️Advanced
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Sii
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☆
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Christy
AmazingTalker · China
Major in Applied languages
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Cantonese +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
MIHO
Nativeitalki · Japan
italkiで一番「美しい日本語」を話す先生！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Felix
AmazingTalker · China
🌟 Kids English | 1 yr Experien
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
ビジネス経験、介護福祉士、保育士の資格がある日本語教師
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Rayza
NativeAmazingTalker · Peru
🗣 日本語会話｜旅行 ✈️
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Misa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Gospel choir, Japanese teacher【Misa】
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Beginners
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Judy醬
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$41/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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, 5846 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3947 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1899 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1635 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 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, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 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
- Japan3,870 / 6,091
- Taiwan153 / 6,091
- China130 / 6,091
- South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
Italy15 / 6,091
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,700 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $30 per hour; the middle half charge between $20 and $38.
We list 2,700 Japanese tutors for beginners on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 5,846 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 $5.50. 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 30, 2026
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