Megmi.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
まずは15分！かんたんに日本語を話してみよう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$19/h
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Page language: English
4,491 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
2,637 of the 4,491 Japanese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $19 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$19/h
Median / hour
$13–$28
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
2,637
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,691 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Natsuho H.
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Natural&Confident Japanese!🇯🇵|Pharmacist & Asakusa Tour Guide|Business,JLPT&Everyday Japanese|English Support|Beginners Welcome🔰💛
- Native
- 1 yrs · 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
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meg.o
NativeCafetalk · Japan
勉強するときに必要な、会話を練習しましょう
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Misako J.
NativePreply · Japan
Fun Japanese Lessons Like Hanging Out with a Friend 🌸
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$29/h
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motohiro.nakatani
NativeCafetalk · Japan
介護（かいご）の仕事（しごと）で使（つか）日本語を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$15/h
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明子 中.
NativePreply · Japan
Let's work hard together to pass the JLPT N3 and N2 exams! Fun lessons.
- Native
- 2 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$12/h
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O.kayoko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく日本語を話そう♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$13/h
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Hana K.
NativePreply · Japan
📚 Original Lesson Materials🌸 Beginners Welcome! ✨ Personalized Lessons🗣️ Build Real Conversation Skills😊 English Support Available✨ Fun, Effective Lessons with…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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kubobobo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本人と日本語を使って楽しくお話ししましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Ayumi S.
NativePreply · Japan
It's okay to make mistakes! Let's have fun practicing Japanese conversation!
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
$14/h
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Nieve
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で日本旅行を楽しみましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$27/h
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Fatima M.
NativePreply · Japan
Native in Japanese and Spanish
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish
- ★ 4.9 (7)
- Not shown
$18/h
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Emigiri
NativeCafetalk · Japan
☆Let's study about reading Kanji ,grammar ,comprehension☆
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
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Kiwako C.
NativePreply · Japan
We have a certified teacher with 23 years of teaching experience who will teach students from beginners to JLPT 1 level!
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$22/h
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Shingo.Nonomura
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk with professional Japanese teacher！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
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Naoto O.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 I will help you speak natural Japanese with engaging lessons in English! 🇯🇵 Professional Japanese Guide 🏯
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +7
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$20/h
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Yukie,W
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語そのもの、教え方、日本語教師としてのキャリアなどについて話し、一緒に解決策を見つけましょう！
- Native
- 32 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Fuma H.
NativePreply · Japan
English support available | Beginners are more than welcome! 🤗 | Let's study together happily at your own pace!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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Muts Sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Just 20 minutes! Relax, chat and practise real Japanese with me.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$17/h
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Airi O.
NativePreply
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Lessons Leveraging My Experience Growing Up in Japan
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
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Takako IKEDA(maam Grace)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is a class for students just starting with their Japanese studies. Let's assess your level and improve your Japanese!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
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Shoko Y.
NativePreply · Japan
▪️Certified Japanese Teacher / I want to help students who want to study but can’t take that first step! 😃
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$28/h
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Mayumi O.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with an experienced PhD instructor—fun, supportive, and student-centered lessons
- Native
- 4 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$36/h
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Yuka K.
NativePreply · Japan
【15 Years of Experience】Fun Japanese Lessons Together in Japanese 🌸
- Native
- 3 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 605 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 388 | $26 | $20–$32 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 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 $28, 4249 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2397 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1852 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 605 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $32, 388 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $28 and $47, 31 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
- Japan2,611 / 4,491
Taiwan56 / 4,491
China55 / 4,491
South Korea47 / 4,491
United States22 / 4,491
Hong Kong SAR China17 / 4,491
Spain12 / 4,491
Italy12 / 4,491
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 2,637 native speakers.
Across 4,249 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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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