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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.

Mika

Mika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced and Patient Japanese Tutor-17 years of Teaching success. AP Japanese and JLPT exam.

Native
18 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 95% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Hirona

JapanNative

italki · Japan

If you’re looking for chill vibes and natural Japanese, you’re in the right place!

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
YUKIKO

YUKIKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

12 years teaching experience, Conversation, Grammar, JLPT

Native
12 yrs · 200+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +1
★ 4.9 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
DAI

DAI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I have been teaching Japanese face-to-face for 5 years

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 4.6 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
SHOTA

SHOTA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional Japanese Lessons with a Certified Instructor [English, Korean available😊]

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Lily

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🎃Oct ANIME : From Up on Poppy Hill(GHIBLI)🎃 Let's learn DAILY CONVERSATION through ANIME

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Takako

Takako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

表現力を広げる会話中心の日本語レッスン🗣️+18年のビジネス経験でサポート!

Native
28 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
本間友香

本間友香

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nanako

Nanako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【英語OK🙆‍♀️&フルタイム】 初心者〜ビジネスレベルまで自然な日本語が身につくレッスンで大好評!落ち着いた雰囲気&あなたのペースで着実に成長したい方大歓迎です🔥

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ryuto

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Improve Your Japanese Through Real-Life Conversations!

Native
18 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ryo

Ryo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese Through Your Story|Conversation-Focused|Australia & 5-Star Hospitality

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
金津優太

金津優太

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語、楽しんで身につけよう! Let's learn Japanese in a fun and effective way!

Native
20 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

RINKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌱 From Beginner to Upper-Intermediate | Grammar & Communication Skills 🗣️🌸

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 95% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Naoki

Naoki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I've worked as a tutor in a cram school for about 6 years and have much experience teaching students

Native
6 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lin

Lin

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Lin.K 🌹 Japanese teacher📚fluency in daily conversation

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Momoko

Momoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🏆 JLPT & Conversation | ~20 Years of Professional Experience | 99% Japanese — No English Needed! Hi

Native
20 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Taya

Taya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s immerse ourselves in a world of only Japanese .Want to use Japanese at work?Study together!

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mai

Mai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I'm a former nursery teacher.I will teach gently. Adults and children are welcome!

Native
27 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
miwa

miwa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【한국어 가능】韓国語ができる日本語の先生|韓国の語学院で3年間勤務

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Beginners
kazu

kazu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I learned how to teach Japanese in Japan and the United States.

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Hiromi

Hiromi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Haruna

Haruna

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher for Beginners – Learn at a Gentle Pace🇯🇵✨

Native
36 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Chisako

Chisako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 はじめての日本語も安心|現役日本語学校教師がやさしくサポートします!

Native
41 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% 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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