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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.

Happy

Happy

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Japanese fluently: Learn the right way from a teacher with a language background‼️

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuya

Yuya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native Japanese Teacher 🌸 | 2,000+ online hrs | Fun, conversation-focused lessons 🗣️

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yuuki

Yuuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

旅するダンサーと、楽しく日本語を学びましょう‼︎!!Let’s Learn Japanese with a Traveling Dancer and Have Fun Together!!

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 92% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Rui

Rui

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【English OK!👌】Are you not confident in Japanese? Absolutely fine! 一緒に頑張りましょう!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kiyoe

Kiyoe

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨Fluent in French and in English✨Specialised for beginners ✨Fun & interactive classes

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate
French +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Natsumi

Natsumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Know the words but can't speak? 🌻 Let's unlock your Japanese speaking skills! (Certified Teacher)

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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美桜

美桜

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
German +3
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ryusei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I can bring you to the level where you can confidently say " yeah, I can speak Japanese".

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Maruko

Maruko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Language degree
German +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sakura

Sakura

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
ANNE

ANNE

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s talk in Japanese! It's OK to make Mistakes!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tomomi

Tomomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【On Maternity Leave】🗣️ Natural Japanese | Business Professional | Top school Graduate | English OK🌸

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🏅You can learn here with a qualified and experienced professional teacher!✅English is available

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Junko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

中国語が話せる経験豊富な有資格日本語講師

Native
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Mai

Mai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Through Trends, Culture & Topics That Make You Curious!

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
HARUKA

HARUKA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's talk in Japanese a a lot! たくさんお話しましょう。

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +3
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
chizuko

chizuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I am a nationally certified professional with over 20 years of experience.

Native
20 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
sakura

sakura

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語教師国家資格保有 / 日本語学校 2002~ / italki 2022~/ビジネス日本語 2024~/外国籍児童生徒支援 2026~

Native
23 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Nanna

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Traditional Japanese culture, Washoku, and wonderful time-honored tools

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yoko

Yoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

what is your enjoyment ? cooking? traveling? driving? music? parenting? etc.. Let's talk together !!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Mari

Mari

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Tomo

Tomo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

English & Basic Russian Support

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (19)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
MIE

MIE

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Active Teacher at Gov-School, Real expertise & big love for dedicated learners!

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 4.9 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sumika

Sumika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
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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