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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

4,990 of the 6,824 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 $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
4,990
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

3,329 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Naomy

Naomy

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🇧🇷🇯🇵

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (71)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rie

Rie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Japanese lessons ✨ Build confidence with a certified teacher (17+ yrs) 📚| For Adults

Native
17 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 4.9 (76)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
KANAKO

KANAKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

4+ Years | 4,000+ Lessons |I help 📖 learners speak naturally without relying on their textbook.

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (70)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • 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
Erika

Erika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Italian
★ 5.0 (71)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
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

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Takuya

Takuya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified teacher | 3+ years experience | English | Grammar and Conversation | Beginner friendly |

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (69)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Toshi

Toshi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

In the Top 1% of Japanese Teachers on iTalki 2022~ /10+ years of experience

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (69)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Miho

Miho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

7年の経験|中国語可|初級専門

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Chinese
★ 5.0 (69)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Yukari

Yukari

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese in a relaxed atmosphere ♪ リラックスした雰囲気で日本語を学びましょう♪

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (69)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Azumi

Azumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🗣️🌟Turn what you learn into Japanese you can actually use!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (68)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tomo

Tomo

New ZealandNative

italki · New Zealand

にほんごビギナーさん!にほんごをおしえます!かいわれんしゅうもしましょう!

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (68)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
こはる

こはる

JapanNative

italki · Japan

今年は台湾人、メキシコ人、キルギス人が家に来ました~

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.9 (72)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Aiko

Aiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

😊 Your fellow OTAKU Japanese teacher | Games, Manga & Anime welcome | Shy & introvert-friendly

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (68)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kana

Kana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese teacher with a linguistics background. Helping you build confidence in Japanese

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (67)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Keiko

Keiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Correct pronunciation and intonation🌸 正确的发音和语调⭐올바른 발음과 억🌈 🌈In everiday conversation😊

Native
18 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (67)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haruka

Haruka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's Learn Japanese Together with Haruka and Have Fun!✨

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (67)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • 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
Miku

Miku

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌱 Speak Japanese Naturally & Confidently Fun, Real-Life Conversation 🌱 自然な日本語を楽しく話そう!実生活で使える会話レッスン

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (67)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
ののか

ののか

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Build your confidence in speaking natural Japanese—with a good listener by your side!✨

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mina

Mina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

You would be able to speak beautiful and polite Japanese!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (67)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Kana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Absolute beginners are welcome😊 Let's study Japanese language and the culture behind it together!

Native
12 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (68)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Grace

Grace

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native Japanese and Chinese bilingual. 中文日语【双母语】

Native
2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (66)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kazuto

Kazuto

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Anime&Manga 📺|From Osaka🏯|1000+ Students Taught👨‍🏫

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (66)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • 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 / FindTutors1,516$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker985$22$16–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk786$12$8.53–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo266from $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
Wyzant32$51$45–$735.0★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$52$40–$625.0★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, 6555 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4723 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1832 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, 1514 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 985 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.53 and $15, 785 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
$51Middle 50% between $45 and $73, 32 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $62, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,461 / 6,824
  • TaiwanTaiwan165 / 6,824
  • ChinaChina158 / 6,824
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,824
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China56 / 6,824
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,824
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,824
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,824

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,990 native speakers.

Across 6,555 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 13, 2026

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