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Japanese tutors for kids

1,655 of the 6,828 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for kids. Their median price is $32 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$32/h
Median / hour
$22–$44
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,655
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

276 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Mily

Mily

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸Native Japanese/ Experienced teaching Japanese in English🌸

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
SHOTA

SHOTA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional Japanese Lessons with a Certified Instructor [English, Korean available😊]

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Taya

Taya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s immerse ourselves in a world of only Japanese .Want to use Japanese at work?Study together!

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mai

Mai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I'm a former nursery teacher.I will teach gently. Adults and children are welcome!

Native
27 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
kazu

kazu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I learned how to teach Japanese in Japan and the United States.

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Naho

Naho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Japanese teacher working at a public junior high school🧚🏻‍♀️🌈

Native
29 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Jessica

Jessica

China

italki · China

Qualified Teacher for Adults and Kids/JLPTN1-N5 preparation

Fluent (C2)
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nuno

Nuno

Portugal

italki · Portugal

Certified teacher with over 15 years’ experience

Fluent (C2)
15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Sally

Sally

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Currently, I teach Japanese to beginner and intermediate teenage students at a school.

Native
10 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yoko

Yoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🐻 Japanese Lessons for Kids | Licensed Teacher | English Support

Native
15 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sachi

Sachi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified teacher for Japanese, Mandarin, and Art with 15+ years of teaching experience.

Native
15 yrs · 7 lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Travelyuka

Travelyuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced Coach|36 countries Travel exspert |Beginners, Free Talk ,JLPT ,Kids Ok, All Levels,

Native
33 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Lily

Lily

China

italki · China

18年日语教学经验|JLPT|商务|旅行|中英双语课程 —— 让日语学习变得简单、高效又有趣

Fluent (C2)
18 yrs · 41 lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Sana

Sana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Clear Visual Lessons + Real-Life Japanese Conversation | Mistakes welcome. Growth guaranteed! 🌸

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Junko

Junko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

初心者大歓迎🌿|Genkiで楽しく日本語会話📙|発話量80%🗣️|宿題は希望制✍️|英語サポートOK!|認定講師👩‍🏫

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 91% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yukari.

Yukari.

JapanNative

italki · Japan

30YRS EXP | 🏅4 Licenses (Govt-Certified & English) | Slides, Cards, Videos & Puppets📹🧸📚✨

Native
30 yrs · 13 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mayumi

Mayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yasuko

Yasuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✈️ Travel Japanese | 🌱 Beginners | 🎈 Kids Welcome | 💼 Business Japanese

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Michi

Michi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸Gentle Japanese Lessons with English/Spanish Support

Native
17 lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rina

Rina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Jump Into Fun & Easy Japanese Lessons - English-Friendly Support!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yuko

Yuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

国際的なホスピタリティ業界で14年の実績あり!

Native
4 yrs · 10 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
S

S

JapanNative

italki · Japan

資格(しかく)のある日本語 教師(きょうし)です。

Native
20 yrs · 2 lessons
Other certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Kazuki

Kazuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🇯🇵➡︎🇺🇸➡︎🇪🇪➡︎🇮🇩 (2025) Digital Nomad living abroad 13 years

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Ayumi

Ayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

5years of teaching experience🌸🍃 子ども〜大人まで言語指導経験有🌸日本語初心者でも安心して、楽しくレッスンをしましょう✨

Native
5 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki2,150$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo265from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap76$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus58$34$26–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant34$54$45–$785.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt8$53$41–$635.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2150 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 76 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 58 tutors
Wyzant
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,462 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,828
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,828

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Among 1,655 Japanese tutors for kids, the median price is $32 per hour; the middle half charge between $22 and $44.

We list 1,655 Japanese tutors for kids 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 6,560 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. 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 November 12, 2026

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