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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

4,022 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Midori

Midori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🇯🇵 Learn Japanese the fun way! 🎉 Let’s make Japanese easy & exciting together! 🚀✨

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (115)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kanako

Kanako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese teacher with teaching experience in Japan and France

Native
12 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (117)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Moeko

Moeko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Want to actually speak REAL Japanese? 🇯🇵🗣️

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (118)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Fun and Casual Japanese conversation lessons

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (113)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Juno

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Everyone is welcome! Love meeting you and helping any way I can. Let's have fun! :)

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (117)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kayo

Kayo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

13 Years Experience: JLPT Expert (N1) & Career Coach !!

Native
13 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (112)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business

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Mari.S

Mari.S

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certificated Professional Japanese teacher ( have a Master degree )

Native
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (112)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yukie

Yukie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌿 Achieve Goals with a Pro: Tailored Lessons & Post-Class Notes! 🌿

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (113)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

〜

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese for Kids & Adults | Conversation and JLPT Support

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 4.9 (119)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Akki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Japanese Teacher | Build Grammar Confidence & Speak Naturally

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (111)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Risa

Risa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

👉🏽GENKI I & II Specialist 🇯🇵 | Learn Japanese with Confidence!

Native
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (116)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ayumi

Ayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

住在台北的日文老師!有日文教學證照,7年的教學經驗。

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (110)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nanako

Nanako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let`s enjoy learning Japanese with me! 我們一起學習有趣的日文吧!いっしょにたのしく日本語をべんきょうしましょう♪

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (110)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sachi

Sachi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

言いたいのに言えない……そのモヤモヤ解消します! From “I can’t say it” to “I nailed it!”

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (109)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Eve

Eve

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (108)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
HINAKO

HINAKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

100%日本語!All my lessons are offered in Japanese only.(zoom使用)

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Thai
★ 5.0 (108)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Saki

Saki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Tutor🌸5+ Years Experience🌸5,000+ Lessons🌸English-Friendly

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (108)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Takumi

Takumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Qualified and experienced Japanese language teacher. I'll support your Japanese learning 😉

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (108)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ayaka

Ayaka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

😊 From Zero to Conversation | GENKI-Based Lessons | 1,800+ Lessons | Beginners Welcome

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (106)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hiro

Hiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Please note that the discount rate for package lessons will be changed from April. Thank you!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (106)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Makiko

Makiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Japanese for Kids & Adults 🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher | Fun, Friendly & Personalized Lessons

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (106)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tsubasa

Tsubasa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (110)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Rina

Rina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (105)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seiji

Seiji

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I would be happy if you like Japan and Japanese more : )

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +4
★ 5.0 (105)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • 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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