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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.

いっせい先生

いっせい先生

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Music(音楽おんがくOnagaku), Anime(アニメあにめ), Sports(スポーツすぽーつ), Movies(映画えいがEiga)🇯🇵🗼🏯

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (73)
Replies to 96% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sakiko

Sakiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Graduate student with two years of teaching Japanese experience to foreigners all over the world

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (73)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Asami

Asami

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Japanese for Complete Beginners 🇯🇵 | Start from Hiragana 📚 | Speak with Confidence ✨

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (72)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Emika

Emika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Beginner to Advanced | Certified in 🇦🇺 | English ✅ | Learn Japanese with Personalized Lessonsn🐈

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (72)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuko

Yuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨Premium Japanese Lessons for KIDS & TEENS✨Ages 6-18 /Adults Welcome! Experienced|2,400+ lessons

Native
20 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (72)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
kaho

kaho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

It's been a while but finally I'm back!!!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.8 (86)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language

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SAORI

SAORI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

楽(たの)しく日本語(にほんご)でおしゃべりしましょう!スペイン語と英語が話せます!Let's talk in Japanese.

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (73)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

☆If you want to improve your Japanese Speaking skills, Welcome!☆

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (71)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Emi

Emi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

💮 All levels are welcome! (👶For those who have zero experience to who need Business Japanese🧑‍💼)

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (71)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Maki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I have over 20 years of experience in teaching Japanese.

Native
20 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (71)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Naomy

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🇧🇷🇯🇵

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (71)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rie

Rie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Japanese lessons ✨ Build confidence with a certified teacher (17+ yrs) 📚| For Adults

Native
17 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 4.9 (76)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

KANAKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

4+ Years | 4,000+ Lessons |I help 📖 learners speak naturally without relying on their textbook.

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (70)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mika

Mika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【楽しくお話ししましょう✨】フレンドリーで話しやすい性格です🫧

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (70)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Emino

Emino

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced tutor organising personalised lessons!

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
French +1
★ 5.0 (70)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
KANA

KANA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (70)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Mitsuko

Mitsuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸粵語🌸兒童🌸Kids🌸English🌸JLPT N2-N5

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 4.9 (74)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Erika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Italian
★ 5.0 (71)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Takuya

Takuya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified teacher | 3+ years experience | English | Grammar and Conversation | Beginner friendly |

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (69)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Toshi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

In the Top 1% of Japanese Teachers on iTalki 2022~ /10+ years of experience

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (69)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Miho

Miho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

7年の経験|中国語可|初級専門

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Chinese
★ 5.0 (69)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Seina

Seina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Free talk style lessons focused on "improving speaking"

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (69)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yukari

Yukari

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese in a relaxed atmosphere ♪ リラックスした雰囲気で日本語を学びましょう♪

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (69)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Azumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🗣️🌟Turn what you learn into Japanese you can actually use!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (68)
Replies to 99% 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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