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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.

Makoto

Makoto

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn to Speak Japanese with Confidence — Expert Guidance from Beginner to Advanced

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

IMAMURA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

4月になりました。日本は新しいことを始める季節です。また新しい気持ちで一緒に楽しくレッスンしましょう♪

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
AOKI

AOKI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional teacher with 18 years teaching experience. JLPT/ Grammar for communication.

Native
18 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Marina

Marina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
German +2
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yumi

Yumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (98)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Miki

Miki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced teaching Japanese at a University. Let's talk and practice a lot with fun(*^^*)

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
German +2
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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kuriko

kuriko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Meaningful Japanese Conversations|Discover Japan, Share Your Culture, Speak Naturally

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (96)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kayoko

Kayoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I have taught Japanese for six years, offering clear and patient guidance from beginner to advanced

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (96)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Aya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kaho

Kaho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🇫🇷 Experte en japonais pour FRANCOPHONES ⚡️Expérience au Lycée Français International de Tokyo⚡️

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
French +1
★ 5.0 (95)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Erina

Erina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Slow, fun, and relaxed! 🌸 Unlock your voice and speak Japanese with confidence! ✨

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (94)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
CHIAKI

CHIAKI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

お久しぶりです!9月からレッスン再開します。

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (95)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kanami

Kanami

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I teach Japanese and English using free talk and musical songs!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Shoko

Shoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (94)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuu

Yuu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I love the Japanese language. Let's be friends :)

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (93)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

にほんごの先生 I have a license of teaching Japanese, I am teaching in Thai and have experience two years.

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (93)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Relaxed, Practical Japanese to Help You Speak Naturally 😌🌿✨

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (93)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kosuke

Kosuke

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Japanese Lessons|English Support|5 Years Experience 👨‍🏫🇯🇵🇨🇦🌐

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (93)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Meri

Meri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

たくさん日本語でお話ししましょう! 間違ってもだいじょうぶ。楽しく会話をしましょうね。 あなたに会えるのをお待ちしています!

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (93)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
mei

mei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (93)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hiro

Hiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Top 1% italki Japanese teacher in 2022🏅

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (93)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mitsuyo

Mitsuyo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Nationally Registered Japanese Language Teacher

Native
15 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (93)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ayako

Ayako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

TRAVEL & CONNECTION: Let's Run on Japanese OS! Copy Chunks, Not Literally. |Certified Tutor

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (92)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

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

Aya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

From daily life to IT related - I can provide lessons that meet your needs!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (92)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

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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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