Yukiko M
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I lived in Toronto, Canada for over a decade.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13,264)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
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
504 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeBook on Engoo(opens in a new tab)
Kazumasa U.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Start Learning Japanese Today! All Levels Welcome!!!
- Native (likely)
- 10,000+ hours taught
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4,955)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Demon
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😍Through TV Shows😍
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (4,735)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$58/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $21
Tsuyoshi
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,300)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Hiro W.
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Coach | 25+ Yrs Exp. | Business & Conversation
- Native
- 25 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (178)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$54/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
Yuina
NativeClassgap · Japan
Hi, I'm Yuina. I'm from Yokohama and I've been living in Spain for 12 years.
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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優作
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者大歓迎！英語でサポートできる日本語ネイティブ講師 Beginners Welcome! Native Japanese Tutor with English Support
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Kaori
Native (likely)Nachhilfeunterricht
Japanisch-Tutor Anfänger Richtiges Japanisch lernen
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on Nachhilfeunterricht(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Akiko.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
６歳くらいまでのお子様対象、英語が初めてのお子様大歓迎♪
- Native
- 7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.52
Emi
NativeApprentus
Certified Native Japanese Teacher Teaches
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Shoko
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Shoko. I lived in London for over 20 years and returned to Japan in 2016.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9,878)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
Top
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic~Business｜10 years ex
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (4,579)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
MASAHIDE F.
NativeWyzant
Native Japanese tutor|Genki1&2|JLPT|Clear, Structured&Practical Lesson
- Native
- 1,000+ hours taught
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (432)
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Yumi S.
NativePreply · Japan
Maximize your speaking time
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (97)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
MIHO
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語で学べる！3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Ashly
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kaho
Native (likely)Nachhilfepro
Beginners are welcome! Learn natural Japanese (N4, N5) with a cheerful and encouraging teacher. 😊✊🏻✨
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on Nachhilfepro(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Chie W
NativeCafetalk · Japan
15 minutes is not enough! Enjoy & learn Japanese in 30 minutes ☕️
- Native
- 8 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Michi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I majored in English at university and hold teaching certifications for junior high and high school.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6,706)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
KAZU
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級文法｜JLPT｜中上級会話
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4,259)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Koji T.
NativePreply · Japan
Your Copilot Tutor - Get you speaking super fast!
- Native
- 3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (89)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$41/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Yumi M.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Fun Native Japanese Professor, Beginner - Advanced, Bilingual+Licensed
- Native (likely)
- 500+ hours taught
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (72)
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Daiki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Gen
NativeClassgap · Japan
Nice to meet you. My name is Gen and I'm an online Japanese teacher living in Kobe.
- Native
- 3 yrs · 10 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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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
Brazil6 / 1,326
United States6 / 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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Updated October 19, 2026
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