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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

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

Shoko

Shoko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Shoko. I lived in London for over 20 years and returned to Japan in 2016.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (9,928)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Terumi

Terumi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have been tutoring English for many years, with students ranging from ages 5 to 82.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (8,926)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I am a former student of DMM Eikaiwa, and I learned English without ever studying abroad.

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (7,552)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Michi

Michi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I majored in English at university and hold teaching certifications for junior high and high school.

Native
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (6,804)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Aki

Aki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi there! My name is Aki. I lived in New Zealand, the U.K., and Canada for over 10 years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (6,525)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Matsuzaki

Matsuzaki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I spent my childhood in the United States and later graduated from Sophia University in the College of Liberal Arts.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,775)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids

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Wata

Wata

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, I'm Wata. I lived in the U.S. for 5 years and graduated from a university there.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,199)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Azu

Azu

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Azu. I'm originally from Osaka, but I now live and work on a small island in the southern part of Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,886)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Aya

Aya

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I lived in the U.S. (Utah) for 13 years and now enjoy my life in Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,808)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Yui S

Yui S

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! After high school, I attended a university in the US, where I majored in marketing.

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3,659)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Momoka

Momoka

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a background in the Japan and East Asia Studies Program from the University of Tokyo, and studied the International Baccalaureate (IB) in high school.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,180)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Yoko

Yoko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, I am Yoko. I lived in the UAE for 10 years and worked as a business class flight attendant for an international airline.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,159)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
Sam

Sam

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I have years of experience teaching students of all ages.

Native
3 years teaching
CELTA
English
★ 5.0 (2,910)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Cristina

Cristina

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Cristina. I was born and raised in Brazil and came to Japan after my coming of age.

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
Portuguese +1
★ 5.0 (2,550)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Maya

Maya

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! My name is Maya. I have lived in the US, the UK, and Singapore, and grew up in an environment where English was always used.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,549)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Yumi

Yumi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I am from Japan, and I have over 10 years of experience teaching young children in an English school that I ran.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,455)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Rika S

Rika S

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I was born in Japan and spent my childhood in the Philippines.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2,449)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Rui I

Rui I

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! Although I was born and raised in Japan, I have always loved English.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,413)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Hiira

Hiira

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have experience working as a Purser on a cruise ship for an American company and as a receptionist at a 5-star hotel in Australia.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,265)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Dolly

Dolly

JapanNative

Engoo · 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 (2,270)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kimi

Kimi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I studied at Manchester University in the UK for one year.

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (2,082)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Tomoko

Tomoko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I lived in Canada for a while during my childhood and later lived in Germany for many years as an adult.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,073)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Amanda

Amanda

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,932)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Natsu

Natsu

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, my name is Natsu. I'm from Japan. I have children, and my hobbies include watching movies, spending time with my kids, singing, and dancing.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (2,038)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • 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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