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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.

Emi

Emi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語ゼロでも大丈夫! 一緒に勉強しましょう。Don' t worry even if you are a beginner.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (145)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

プロの講師

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (145)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Haruka

Haruka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Haruka👩‍🏫Profe japonesa🇯🇵3años exp .✅🌟Principiantes👍Japanese teacher🇯🇵3 years exp🌟Beginners

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (149)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mirai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
11 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (143)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

masayo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's study natural Japanese! I am sure you will come to love Japanese even more.

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (141)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Kent

Kent

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語教育能力検定試験と英検準1級にに合格している日本語教師です

Native
15 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (139)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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YUMIKO

YUMIKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Hello everyone! I hope I can help with your Japanese study!!!

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 4.9 (149)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

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

Yuuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Polyglot from Japan, I can help your language learning journey!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (137)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Saori

Saori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional teacher for beginners who want to speak!🗣️ ・Travel preparation ・Grammar&Conversation

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (130)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yuko

Yuko

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Certified & completed the 420 hour Advanced Japanese Teacher Training Course by WJLC

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (126)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Kana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

From Kyoto to the world!🍵🌍 Beginner-friendly 🔰 / English OK / Start speaking real Japan✨

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (124)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Miki

Miki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (124)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional language teacher: Teaching experience in Japan and the U.S. Enjoy the real conversation

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (125)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Karin

Karin

JapanNative

italki · Japan

★「やさしいにほんご」をつかいます!こども・学生(がくせい)・おとな向けの、わかりやすいレッスンです★

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (124)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Misako

Misako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Empathetic, experienced teacher for dedicated learners seeking real progress in Japanese

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (119)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Shun日本語・進学・就職・JLPT速成

Shun日本語・進学・就職・JLPT速成

JapanNative

italki · Japan

★ TOP 1% Certified professional Japanese teacher (4600 lessons) -会说中文的专业日语教师 - 名校进学指导/专业HR面试/JLPT速成

Native
9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Chinese +4
★ 5.0 (119)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Kanako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese teacher with teaching experience in Japan and France

Native
12 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (117)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Moeko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Want to actually speak REAL Japanese? 🇯🇵🗣️

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (118)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yukie

Yukie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌿 Achieve Goals with a Pro: Tailored Lessons & Post-Class Notes! 🌿

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (113)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

〜

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese for Kids & Adults | Conversation and JLPT Support

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 4.9 (119)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

住在台北的日文老師!有日文教學證照,7年的教學經驗。

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (110)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Hiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Please note that the discount rate for package lessons will be changed from April. Thank you!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (106)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Makiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Japanese for Kids & Adults 🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher | Fun, Friendly & Personalized Lessons

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (106)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kyoka

Kyoka

Japan

italki · Japan

👘Tutor/ Japanese teacher with 5 years of experience! Taught over 3000 lessons in total!👘

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 94% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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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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