Yuki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Live in UAE🇦🇪Over 2K lessons✨
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (473)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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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.
Native
明香 中.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor Specializing in Beginners and Children｜Former Elementary School Teacher with 20 Years of Experience｜Fun, Effective Lessons with Conversation, Pi…
- Native
- 23 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$41/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Haruka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Oral
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (472)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Shota U.
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence | Beginner-Friendly & Conversational Japanese
- Native
- 2 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
Michie
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
会話、通訳、ビジネス日本語、
- Native
- 30 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (476)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches C1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Makoto M.
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher & 420-Hour Training Course Graduate
- Native
- 5 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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"Kiriko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (444)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$49/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Moeko N.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Licensed Japanese Teacher (Japan & U.S.) | 8+ Years Experience | Beginners to JLPT N2 | Fun & Motivating Lessons
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Hikari
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💛All Ages💛Talk|JLPT
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +4
- ★ 5.0 (443)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Moemi O.
NativePreply · Japan
🏅Japanese Elementary School Teacher – Fun Lessons That Keep Kids Engaged!
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Hiro
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese Coach 30Y Experience
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (443)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Kano S.
NativePreply · Japan
UK Timezone/English Support ◎/🌸Complete Beginners are welcomed!/Review sheets
- Native
- 2 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
SHIZUKA
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初中高級日文｜商業旅遊｜JLPT
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (432)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Nanako T.
NativePreply · Japan
Complete beginners welcome! 🔰｜Lessons in English 🇬🇧・German support available 🇩🇪｜7 years of teaching experience 👩🏫｜1M monthly views 🎥✨
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$34/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Asami
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Coach with Japanese😎
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (432)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Okazaki E.
NativePreply · Japan
No worries if you're a beginner｜Easy and clear Japanese 🌸
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Kanae
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🪻Basics🪻Speaking🪻Travel 🪻
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (426)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Sakura O.
NativePreply · Japan
🏫Licensed Ex-Elementary Teacher (7 yrs exp) 🐣Beginner Friendly & English Support! 🌸 Kids & Adults welcome!
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Miyu
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak the Japanese you know!🗣️
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (450)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Mako H.
NativePreply · Japan
Boost Your Speaking Skills｜A cheerful instructor from Kansai region helps beginners learn Japanese and start speaking with confidence! ◎ English support availa…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Jiro
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
認定上級講師｜講師経験10年以上
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (439)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Natsumi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversations expert
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (408)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
YURI
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Business/travel
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (381)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
CSU
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
📘Conversation & Speaking 📘
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (376)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
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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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Updated October 19, 2026
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