Soprano Y.O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
スキマ時間に始めてみませんか？
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Page language: English
5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
3,545 of the 5,560 Japanese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
3,545
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
756 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Yumi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Jap-Eng bilingual⭐️Test Pro
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (759)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Joshin m.
NativePreply · Japan
Expert Native Japanese Tutor with 2+ Years Experience! Australia-Experienced & Beginner Friendly.
- Native
- 2 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (36)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Anri
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese tutor (8+ yrs) for Kids, Beginners, Business Japanese
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ms.Kana classroom
NativeCafetalk · Japan
グループレッスンで、クラスメイトと一緒にディスカッションやお話シェアに参加しましょう。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Wanjin
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Group teaching experience
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (753)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
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Emiko K.
NativePreply · Japan
Real-life Japanese for daily life, culture, and business, from beginner to professional level. Top 5% tutor.
- Native
- 9 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (37)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$67/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $28
Rin
Nativeitalki · Japan
Make Mistakes, Speak More, Have Fun✨
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
KYON JP Cafe
NativeCafetalk · Japan
What kind of person am I? What kind of materials do I use? What's your level? Which lesson should you choose? Let's answer these questions here.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$5.74/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
プロOnline講師Maki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語基礎、日本語会話 専門
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (743)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Hiroko Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Fun conversations with experienced tutor!
- Native
- 7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (35)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Aya
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Kind & Patient Kyoto-born Teacher🌸
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Macchan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語での会話に、自信をつけるためのレッスン。レッスンはMacchanの質問からスタート！準備はいりません！話題(わだい)がなくてもだいじょうぶ！Macchanがゆっくりと、質問(しつもん)します。日本語ネイティブと”自分のことばではなす”練習をして、自信をつけましょう！こどももOK！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Aki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
advanced Japanese conversation
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (750)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Mariko Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Have fun with Japanese! A Certified Teacher.✨Beginner-friendly ✨Easy to understand ✨JLPT ✨Anime
- Native
- 3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (34)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Taya
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s immerse ourselves in a world of only Japanese .Want to use Japanese at work？Study together!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Kaorina
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法はしっかり。場面はあなた専用。 あなただけのオリジナル教材セットで学ぶ日本語レッスンです。 A solid grammar foundation, with situations made just for you. Learn Japanese with your own original set of lea…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Business
- Kids
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ichino
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💎2000⁺ lessons | all levels💎
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (720)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Tetsuro S.
NativePreply · Japan
With 2 years of teaching experience and over 1,200 lessons, I am a certified Japanese teacher and professional manga artist. I offer visually engaging and enjo…
- Native
- 2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (34)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a former nursery teacher.I will teach gently. Adults and children are welcome！
- Native
- 27 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Teacher. Mai
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Want to speak more Japanese? ♪ Let's practice Japanese through fun conversations! まちがえてもOK♪ にほんごで楽しくおしゃべりしよう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
MOMO
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English/Chinese OK!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (721)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Kaon N.
NativePreply · Japan
As your learning buddy, I'll be available 24/7 to answer questions and support you. Let’s make learning Japanese an enjoyable and enriching experience together!
- Native
- 1 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (33)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$54/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
Naho
Nativeitalki · 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
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 54 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560- South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 3,545 native speakers.
Across 5,318 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $36 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. 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 September 29, 2026
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