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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.

Daisuke

Daisuke

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (91)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
なえぎ

なえぎ

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (91)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Aki

Aki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

☆Slow & Easy Japanese (Beginners) ☆A Nationally Certified Japanese Teacher with Over 1,500 Lessons

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (91)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kanae

Kanae

JapanNative

italki · Japan

💡✨\You can enjoy learning Japanese!/💡✨

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (91)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sara

Sara

JapanNative

italki · Japan

You only live once! Let's have fun learning:-)

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (90)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Everyday admin & immigration
HARU

HARU

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🚨日本語SOS?📞大丈夫、はる先生がいます😊✨Japanese SOS? No worries — Haru-sensei is on your side! 🌸

Native
23 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +3
★ 5.0 (90)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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みお

みお

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I am currently accepting one student!

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (90)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hanami

Hanami

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Total Beginners to Professionals| 日本語&English

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (90)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Hiroki

Hiroki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (91)
Replies to 96% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Maiko

Maiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

It’s not only fun — it’s meaningful. I tailor your lessons to fit your time, budget, and personality

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (88)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Misa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Lust auf Japanisch? Herzlich willkommen!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
German +1
★ 5.0 (88)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Asagi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Apprenons le japonais avec une prof native et diplômée en se relaxant !

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French
★ 5.0 (88)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Yoko

Yoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Profesora nativa con 20 años de experiencia! Textos: Minna no Nihongo/Manabou Nihongo/Marugoto

Native
20 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (87)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Seijiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified and experienced teacher. Test Prep for JLPT, General Japanese and more.

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (87)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yoko【ようこ】

Yoko【ようこ】

JapanNative

italki · Japan

For kids and adults 😊ー speak natural Japanese with confidence in relaxed and friendly lessons.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (88)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Yumi

Yumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Teacher|1,400+ lessons both online/offline| 8yrs exp.|I help parents & anime fans| A mum

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (87)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Sunny

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced Native Japanese teacher creating customized and fun lessons for you! Lets start w trial!

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (86)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
May

May

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (86)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yusei

Yusei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (86)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
RIZA

RIZA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

アニメ&漫画大好きな日本語教師です!/Sou apaixonado por anime&manga/I am passionate about anime and manga!

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +1
★ 5.0 (86)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kaho

Kaho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

初学者歓迎!Beginners Welcome! Débutants bienvenus ! ¡Se aceptan principiantes!

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +5
★ 5.0 (85)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

資格を持った日本語教師です。I have Japanese teaching qualifications.

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (85)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

MURAKAMI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Registered Japanese Language Teacher | Business Japanese

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (85)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Azumi

Azumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

★フリートーク/履歴書・ESのアドバイス/面接の練習(模擬面接)★

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (86)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • 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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