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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

4,016 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Yusuke

Yusuke

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Airbnb host with rich experience talking with guests from all over the world.

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (62)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Naomi

Naomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸ホテルマン&採用担当の経験有!日本で進学や働きたい方におすすめ!何回でも一緒に練習しましょう🌸

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (62)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Sakiko

Sakiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

📣started maternity leave on Sep 2025. I'll reach out when I'm ready!

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +2
★ 5.0 (62)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ayaki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Highly Qualified Professional Japanese Language Teacher for Children & Adults

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (62)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Hana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

楽しく会話をしましょう🎶

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (62)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Chie

Chie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌱For Beginners / ✈️Travelers / 🧑‍⚕️Medical Japanese

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (62)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Tomoko

Tomoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I am a Japanese teacher specializing in kids. / 专门教孩子的日语老师

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese
★ 5.0 (62)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Miyuki

Miyuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (62)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ryosuke

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I can teach you "Raw Japanese conversation" 日本人として、あなたに「生の日本語」を教えることができます。

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
小島

小島

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

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

Terumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Three years’ experience as a Japanese teacher!¡Tres años de experiencia como profesor de japonés!

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kikumi

Kikumi

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Masayo

Masayo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Turkish +1
★ 5.0 (61)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
Lina

Lina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
French +1
★ 5.0 (61)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Haruka

Haruka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【Maternity leave 08/2026】 Enjoyable and Effective Lessons☆Certified TESOL/online tutor over 5years

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (61)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
yumi

yumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

「日本語ペラペラになりたい」を叶えます!日常会話を楽しく!まずは日本語をたくさん話しましょう♪

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Ryuto

Ryuto

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I'm big nerd about Anime and Games. You've finally found a real nerd!!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kana*

Kana*

JapanNative

italki · Japan

☆ 8 years of teaching experience | 750+ lessons taught⭐︎

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–B2

  • Speaks your language
ERICA

ERICA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I have 15 years of teach experience. became the youngest principal in history of the school in 2019.

Native
15 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 95% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ken

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I’m more than happy to help you improve your Japanese skills!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (61)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
竜馬

竜馬

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🍣Beginner & Polite Japanese 🏝️Okinawan language 🍙Master Japanese in English 🍜University Professor

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (61)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese teacher with over 7 years of teaching experience!

Native
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (62)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Chika

Chika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日常会話(にちじょうかいわ)を楽(たの)しみましょう!

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rin

Rin

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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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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