Leelee
NativeCafetalk · China
はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ！ 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか？！中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK！
- Native
- 20,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- 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
631 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Takashi
Native (likely)Tusclases
clase japones online desde nivel 0 hasta avanzado con profe nativo
- Native (likely)
- 10 years teaching
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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
Conversation
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5000+lessons|Conversation
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (2,384)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$46/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Saki
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I enjoy tutoring beginner students as I believe I am better at helping them.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,287)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
Mari N.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese That Sticks 🇯🇵💪🏻| Beginner-Friendly | English Support | 4,000+ Lessons
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (65)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
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Miyu
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗓️Flexible Scheduling Upon Request! ロンドン在中の旅行とアニメが好きな日本語教師です☆博多弁も教えます！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Linda.A
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Don't know how to learn Chinese? Don't know your level of Chinese? Or which lesson to take or start from? This counseling lesson will help you find your way.
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.17
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
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
Dolly
NativeEngoo · Japan
Since I was a student, I have tutored mainly English and mathematics to junior high school students as a cram school tutor and private tutor.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,241)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
めい
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
神戸在住 中国語日本語で授業
- Native
- 3 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (2,151)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Masami N.
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Certified Native Tutor (5,000+ lessons taught) ✌️ 20 years living in London, UK 💂From beginner to advanced, grammar, conversation, JLPT preparation, and GCSE…
- Native
- 4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (58)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$54/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
Ryunosuke
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Life & Work 🇯🇵 | Conversation Support in English
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
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
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
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
Ken
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Ken. I wasn't great at English as a student, but my passion for the language grew after living in Canada for three years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,137)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
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
Hideka M.
NativePreply · Japan
Master the Basics with Ease! 🌸 Beginner Specialist | 3+ Years Experience
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (60)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Romi
Nativeitalki · Japan
リラックスして楽しく話せるレッスンを一緒にやりましょう！
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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
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
Niki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
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- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,982)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$51/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
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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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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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