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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.

Kanako

Kanako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

GENKI/Travel Japanese/Japanese Study Coaching (Build a Daily Study Habit)✏️

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (98)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Misa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Lust auf Japanisch? Herzlich willkommen!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
German +1
★ 5.0 (88)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

スイス、イタリアで大学や高等学校付属音楽院でイタリア語でピアノ、声楽、ソルフェージュの指導をしています。

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Italian
★ 5.0 (87)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yoko【ようこ】

Yoko【ようこ】

JapanNative

italki · Japan

For kids and adults 😊ー speak natural Japanese with confidence in relaxed and friendly lessons.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (88)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Teacher|1,400+ lessons both online/offline| 8yrs exp.|I help parents & anime fans| A mum

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (87)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Celine

Germany

italki · Germany

An FBI-inspired method to help you speak sooner

Fluent (C2)
25 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
German +3
★ 5.0 (85)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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関純子

関純子

JapanNative

italki · Japan

English and Japanese teacher for 10years.子供英語教室10年目、小学校で日本語指導員もしています。

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (84)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Misao

Misao

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Currently fully booked | 1,100+ lessons with Rhythm & Confidence| for SPEAKING,Travel,Business!⛷⛄️🌸

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (84)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
ERICA

ERICA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

"Fun😊 NIHONGO communication". You will definitely gain confidence after the class!

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (86)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Aya

Aya

China

italki · China

7年教学经验 🍓 欢迎初学者 🌸 翻转课堂由你来说

Fluent (C2)
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (82)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

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

RIKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Top 1% Japanese Teacher on italki ★ 10 Years of Experience at Japanese Language Schools

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +4
★ 5.0 (83)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Aya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Travelling to Japan? Beginners welcome! CELTA certified trilingual teacher

Native
1,000+ lessons
CELTA · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (81)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Misato

Misato

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Currently on maternity leave. Will be back in 2028!

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (78)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Cathy

Canada

italki · Canada

Bilingual certified TESOL teacher

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (73)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨Premium Japanese Lessons for KIDS & TEENS✨Ages 6-18 /Adults Welcome! Experienced|2,400+ lessons

Native
20 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (72)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

☆If you want to improve your Japanese Speaking skills, Welcome!☆

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (71)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mitsuko

Mitsuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸粵語🌸兒童🌸Kids🌸English🌸JLPT N2-N5

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 4.9 (74)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Relax

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🗣️✨130+ students and 1,600+ lessons taught across platforms🔥

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (69)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Saho

Saho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

JLPT対策、ビジネス日本語、楽しい会話、子供向けなど、幅広く対応!日本語学校・大学・オンライン講師。国家資格、登録日本語教員試験2025年合格。

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (67)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Tako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
20 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (65)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
yongtian

yongtian

JapanNative

italki · Japan

专门教小孩学日语

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (64)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ayaki

Ayaki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Highly Qualified Professional Japanese Language Teacher for Children & Adults

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (62)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Tomoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I am a Japanese teacher specializing in kids. / 专门教孩子的日语老师

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese
★ 5.0 (62)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
竜馬

竜馬

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🍣Beginner & Polite Japanese 🏝️Okinawan language 🍙Master Japanese in English 🍜University Professor

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (61)
Replies to 100% 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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