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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.

Yukko

Yukko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

From Zero to Confident! Learn Grammar and Conversation Together🌿✨

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (55)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
mai

mai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語教育能力検定試験取得、日本語学校にて初級クラス担当

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (55)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chie

Chie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Comprehensible Input /Natural Output approach. Start from a zero beginner. With LOTS of Pictures

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (55)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
りさ

りさ

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (55)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Ryo

Ryo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I'm a Japanese teacher who speak English well, and have coaching knowledge.

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (57)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
KOTARO

KOTARO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

海外で約8年、オンラインで約5年の指導経験あり🇯🇵 拥有约8年海外教学经验,约5年的线上教学经验 🇨🇳 8 years of teaching experience overseas🌏

Native
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (56)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

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Singer

Singer

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (55)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Sayaka

Sayaka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Grammar for beginners / Preparation for JLPT N5 to N1 / Conversation practice

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (55)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Tamayo

Tamayo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Qualified teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching Japanese

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (54)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rui

Rui

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Kids Lessons Are Back! 👧👦 for beginner!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (54)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
HARUKA

HARUKA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (54)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
mana

mana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certificated teacher with experience / Japanese cultural coordinator

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (54)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mika

Mika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I am looking forward to having a fun conversation with you!! Please feel free to book my class.

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (54)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yoko

Yoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

ゆっくりでも だいじょうぶ! たのしく れんしゅうしましょう。

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (54)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lisa

Lisa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (54)
Replies to 93% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
みゆう

みゆう

JapanNative

italki · Japan

ネイティブのように話しましょう!:) Let's get the sense of Japanese people! :)

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 4.9 (58)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Nozzy

Nozzy

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's learn REAL Japanese with me!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (56)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
みょん

みょん

JapanNative

italki · Japan

A class full of smiles!

Native
9 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean
★ 5.0 (54)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

Chieko

Chieko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Lonika

Lonika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendlyでmusicが大好き!“Learn through what you love.” That is my teaching style:)

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
mia

mia

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I have a Japanese teacher's license and 7 years teaching experience.

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Shiori

Shiori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

私と一緒に日本語を勉強しましょう🌷

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Nao

Nao

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Honda

Honda

JapanNative

italki · Japan

関西弁教えます!I can teach you 関西弁!

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (54)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–B2

  • 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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