Xenia.Y
Cafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
難しい文法ゼロ。とにかく話す広東語15分
- Fluent (C2)
- 16 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
1,326 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for beginners
631 of the 1,326 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $26 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
$26/h
Median / hour
$15–$36
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
631
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
127 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Muhammad A.
Classgap · Indonesia
のんびりで勉強しましょう！ N3 certified teacher, specializes in conversation.
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
ris
AmazingTalker · China
🔥JLPT Exam🔥Beginners welcome😊
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (2,009)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Noa
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés - Niveles principiante e intermedio
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- Not listed
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Haruka
LanguaTalk · Japan
Qualified Japanese teacher with 7 years of experience
- Not listed
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$31/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
cman
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
二重チェックで安心！ネイティブによる翻訳サービス ※オンラインレッスンではありません。
- Native
- 11 lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
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Muzamil
Classgap · Pakistan
Japanese for Beginners | Learn N5 Step by Step
- Intermediate (B1)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Lillian
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
#Japanese #Chinese
- Fluent (C2)
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +4
- ★ 5.0 (1,778)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$34/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Sofia
Voscours
Diplômée d’un collège de langue au Japon, je propose des cours de japonais pour tous les niveaux
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- French
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Emine
Cafetalk · Türkiye
Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome
- Fluent (C2)
- 13 lessons
- Not listed
- Turkish +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.90
Peter
Classgap · Australia
High energy, experienced English tutor - let's have fun learning English!
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ray
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral|Beginner|Fundamental
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (1,727)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$34/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Luciano
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di Giapponese online o in presenza
- Not listed
- Not listed
- None listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Olga L.
Cafetalk · Ukraine
For those who are taking their first steps in Japanese
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- Russian +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$16/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
Teacher Pudding
AmazingTalker · China
20 YEARS JP 😊
- Fluent (C2)
- 16 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (1,682)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Laura
Tusclasesparticulares
CLASES DE JAPONÉS PARA PRINCIPIANTES
- Not listed
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kaku
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Travel|Conversation|Beginner
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,430)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$41/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Donovan
Tusclases
Profesor de japones de nivel N5 a nivel N2
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Beginners
$1.41/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Hana
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N2 | Business Japanese
- Advanced (C1)
- 10,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,391)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$44/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Gabriela
Tusclases
Clases de japonés desde cero para todas las edades
- Fluent (C2)
- 2 years teaching
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$1.37/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Lisa
AmazingTalker · China
Exams|Kids&Adults|0 Basic
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,319)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Anais
Voscours
Cours de japonais en ligne pour débutants, avec préparation au JLPT Niveau 4 et 5
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
2025
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎐Beginners Welcome🎐
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,084)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$46/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Ioana
Voscours
Japanese tutor for beginners, I have the JLPT exam and I can provide all the resources and knowledge you need to get your first j Japanese Language Proficiency…
- Intermediate (B1)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($10), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 413 | $26 | $20–$32 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 284 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Preply | 228 | $36 | $30–$45 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 164 | $17 | $9.85–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 73 | $10 | $6.32–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 40 | $15 | $12–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Wyzant | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Classgap | 29 | $24 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 27 | $30 | $25–$36 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Apprentus | 14 | $38 | $29–$51 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$26Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 1041 tutors
Native speakers
$28Middle 50% between $20 and $36, 727 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 314 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $32, 413 tutors
Preply
$36Middle 50% between $30 and $45, 228 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $9.85 and $24, 163 tutors
Cafetalk
$10Middle 50% between $6.32 and $15, 73 tutors
italki
$15Middle 50% between $12 and $22, 40 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $43 and $75, 31 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 29 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $36, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Apprentus
$38Middle 50% between $29 and $51, 14 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan966 / 1,326
- Taiwan43 / 1,326
- China28 / 1,326
South Korea20 / 1,326- Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
United States6 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
Italy4 / 1,326
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 631 Japanese tutors for beginners, the median price is $26 per hour; the middle half charge between $15 and $36.
We list 631 Japanese tutors for beginners on AmazingTalker, Engoo, Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 1,041 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $26 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $46 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Engoo, Preply, Cafetalk, and italki, 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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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 October 19, 2026
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