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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.

Meijunejuly

Meijunejuly

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Anime otaku and pro Japanese teacher here! I speak English and teach from beginner to advanced(N5-N1

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
YUKA

YUKA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

リラックスして、自信を持って話そう! Relax, Speak, and Grow Your Confidence.

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
midori

midori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Enjoy learning Japanese🍀 Learn about Japan or just enjoy speaking Japanese. Everyone is welcome!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
MASA

MASA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's learn Japanese with me. Don't be nervous even if you make some mistakes.

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Azusa

Azusa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

15 Years of Expertise. Your Personalized Roadmap to Japanese Mastery.

Native
15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Misaki

Misaki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional teacher living in Spain. よろしく!:)

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Yuri

Yuri

AustraliaNative

italki · Australia

Certified Japanese teacher with 3 years experience on italki

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mizu

Mizu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

大学講師

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Korean +1
★ 4.9 (22)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nishiyama

Nishiyama

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Korean +2
★ 4.8 (24)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuko

Yuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Registered Japanese Teacher | From Clear Grammar to Confident Speaking—with Personal PDF Notes

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
きよみ

きよみ

JapanNative

italki · Japan

10+ yrs teaching experience / Certified⭐️ Fun & friendly lessons with the CAN-DO approach😊

Native
13 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Aya

Aya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌿 For Beginners Who Truly Want to SPEAK Japanese | Japan-based🍁Formerly Canada| English support!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hiro

Hiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Language is a bridge that connects people around the world. Join me on a journey through Japanese!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
MAI

MAI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Keitaro

Keitaro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's have conversations about topics you're interested in to improve your Japanese!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 94% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Moe

Moe

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I am a Japanese teacher and your friend!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I get a lot of bookings and repeat lessons from women!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
12 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Tomo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

All you need is a pen and a notebook!!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 96% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Mina

Mina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
12 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tsubasa

Tsubasa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 4.8 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Natsumi

Natsumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Perfect for beginners! From Zero to Conversation

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Reina

Reina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Relaxed & Fun Japanese Lessons for All Levels|Friendly Native Tutor

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Go

Go

Hong Kong SAR ChinaNative

italki · Hong Kong SAR China

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • 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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