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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.

Haru

Haru

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Coaching you to improve your Japanese language skills according to your scopes 🔰 JLPT🗣️Business🚀

Native
7 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (39)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
KOKO

KOKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨🇯🇵Let's study together to achieve your goal! 🇯🇵✨

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (39)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Moemi

Moemi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🇯🇵 Certified Japanese Teacher | Natural Japanese, Culture & Real Conversation

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (39)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miho

Miho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Here to Support Your Japanese Journey ☀️

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (38)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Megu

Megu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly native Japanese tutor | English support available | Focus on natural conversation!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (38)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
SARA

SARA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌱 Japanese for Complete Beginners|Certified Teacher|Learn Step by Step with GENKI& English support

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (38)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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しおり

しおり

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨初心者〜上級者までOK✨初級、会話練習、JLPT対策、など何でも大丈夫!1人1人に合わせたレッスンを考えます🗣️全力でサポートするので、ぜひ一緒に頑張りましょう( ⋅֊⋅ ).ᐟ

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (38)
Replies to 96% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Nozomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🟡Natural Japanese Conversation 🟡 Beginners Welcome! Relaxed atmosphere +grammar !

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Natsuki

Natsuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced Japanese teacher at a language school and online | JLPT success support guaranteed!

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Erina

Erina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s start learning Japanese :)

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nagisa

Nagisa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I'm easygoing.(*‘ω‘ *)たまにはいつもとちがう人と話しませんか?1回だけ、たまの気分転換でもOKですよ〜

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
YASU

YASU

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
ino

ino

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Improve speaking! English, beginners ok! Real Samurai Teacher who is qualified.

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +5
★ 4.9 (39)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
H.I

H.I

JapanNative

italki · Japan

*on maternity leave* Let's study Japanese with a Native Japanese teacher who likes to travel and cat

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yumii

Yumii

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native Japanese Tutor | 14+ Yrs Global Business Experience | English Support Available

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kazumi

Kazumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese language teacher for IT engineers

Native
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Manae

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Stop studying, start connecting. Let's have deep conversations with simple Japanese!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (36)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Brian

Brian

JapanNative

italki · Japan

はじめまして! 请大家多多关照! Japan-born, passionate about travel, culture, and teaching languages! 안녕하세요!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Korean +4
★ 5.0 (36)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
SOMA

SOMA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +7
★ 4.8 (41)
Replies to 95% of messages

Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chisato

Chisato

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese Tutor | Beginner Specialist | Travel & JLPT N5–N4 | 4+ Years

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
hina

hina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Improve Grammar, Pass JLPT N2–N5, and Practice Speaking!

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yurika

Yurika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

フレンドリーで熱心な教師✏ Friendly and enthusiastic teacher

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haruka

Haruka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【🇪🇸OK】バルセロナ在住。語学学校で働きながらオンラインでもレッスンを行なっています。

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
yuko

yuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Please check out Udemy's English course Amber & Nikki's English conversations and test prep!

Native
500+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • 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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