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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.

Aya99

Aya99

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Qualified career counselor, Japanese teacher and art teacher

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mai

Mai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

役に立つ日本語を楽しく勉強しましょう!Why don't you study "practical Japanese" with fun?

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
shoko

shoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸Friendly and patient Japanese teacher.🌸

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Peter

Kazakhstan

italki · Kazakhstan

English & Japanese teacher | IELTS, TOEFL, Job Interview & Academic Success Coach

Fluent (C2)
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Tomoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
ASANO

ASANO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I'm a teacher at a Japanese language school/ I'm Cheerful, Friendly/ Adults and children are welcome

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Karen

Karen

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語教師資格🏅4000時間授業経験⬆️会話力🗣️文法マスター💎読み書き📝ビジネス英語👩🏼‍💼英語・中国語🙆🏻‍♀️オンラインで多数のビジネスマン&小中高校生に教えた経験有🔵

Native
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
CHICO

CHICO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🎀Children(2-15)specialist😊专攻儿童🚩Japanese teacher in Taiwan kindergarten🌸JLPT N5 for kids ages 10~

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

NeneClare

China

italki · China

working in a primary school,and 6years online teaching experinence.

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +4
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Masami

Masami

JapanNative

italki · Japan

20+ Years of Teaching Experience, with Japanese Cultural background, Conversation, JLPT, Kids & more

Native
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +6
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional in business Japanese and everyday conversation! **ビジネス日本語と日常会話のプロ**です!

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.9 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Kyoko

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Friendly professional Japanese teacher based in the UK, teaches in English as well.

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Axel

Axel

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Need a friendly tutor? 🧐 I am here to help 🙌🏼 *Obtaining qualification as a Japanese teacher*

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 93% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Carolina

Carolina

Brazil

italki · Brazil

Since 2010 I've empowered great learners through language learning - no matter the level!

Fluent (C2)
15 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Reiko.A

Reiko.A

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese the Easy & Fun Way! 😄 Personalized Lessons with Original Materials 📚

Native
14 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Kayo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

オンラインで6年間子供や大人を教えています

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (23)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Asuka

Asuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mizu

Mizu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

大学講師

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Korean +1
★ 4.9 (22)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yuko

Yuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Registered Japanese Teacher | From Clear Grammar to Confident Speaking—with Personal PDF Notes

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Moe

Moe

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I am a Japanese teacher and your friend!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yoppy

Yoppy

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✈️中国語OK🏓我们一起轻松学日语吧~あなたの学習を手伝う良きパートナーになります!カフェ気分で気軽に日本語を話しながら身に付ける🍵

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
Yuuki

Yuuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

旅するダンサーと、楽しく日本語を学びましょう‼︎!!Let’s Learn Japanese with a Traveling Dancer and Have Fun Together!!

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 92% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Tomomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【On Maternity Leave】🗣️ Natural Japanese | Business Professional | Top school Graduate | English OK🌸

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
chizuko

chizuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I am a nationally certified professional with over 20 years of experience.

Native
20 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • 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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