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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

4,995 of the 6,826 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
4,995
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

3,334 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Yumi

Yumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

From Self-Study to Confident Speaking 🌸 Step-by-Step Japanese for Adult learners| 1,500+ Lessons

Native
13 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Isaac

Isaac

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 87% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miyu

Miyu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🗓️Flexible Scheduling Upon Request! ロンドン在中の旅行とアニメが好きな日本語教師です☆博多弁も教えます!

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 94% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Fuka

Fuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Travel Japanese today, JLPT N5 tomorrow. Let’s enjoy the journey, one step at a time!

Native
7 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kanae's

Kanae's

JapanNative

italki · Japan

年齢・国籍・性別問わず500名以上もの人たちに楽しくてカジュアルなレッスンを楽しんでいただきました!

Native
3 yrs · 17 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 88% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rei

Rei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Native Japanese Tutor 6+ Years of Teaching Experience

Native
6 yrs · 7 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Kohei

Kohei

NetherlandsNative

italki · Netherlands

Chill but Effective Japanese Lessons 🎯 | Beginner to Advanced | Real Results

Native
12 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Miki

Miki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s graduate from not feeling confident speaking 🎓Speak from your first lesson ✨|English OK 🌸

Native
15 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Keiko

Keiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese teacher since 2025 teaching from A1 to all level

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
RISA

RISA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

オーストラリアで日本語と弓道を教えています

Native
23 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Aoi

Aoi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本人の友達みたいな先生!

Native
50+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ayane

Ayane

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
3 yrs · 30 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Momoko

Momoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly lessons for beginners to advanced learners—focus on real-life Japanese!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sana

Sana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Clear Visual Lessons + Real-Life Japanese Conversation | Mistakes welcome. Growth guaranteed! 🌸

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
RUNA

RUNA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s improve your Japanese through fun and relaxed conversations!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Akino

Akino

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Immersive Japanese lessons with plenty of Japanese exposure

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mayuko

Mayuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【ビジネス日本語を学びたい方】面接の準備、就職活動サポートします

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Junko

Junko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

初心者大歓迎🌿|Genkiで楽しく日本語会話📙|発話量80%🗣️|宿題は希望制✍️|英語サポートOK!|認定講師👩‍🏫

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 91% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tomoko

Tomoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified native Japanese tutor, glad to help you acquiring Japanese.

Native
17 lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 94% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sii

Sii

JapanNative

italki · Japan

「登録日本語教員」日本の国家資格です。 ☆15か国以上320人以上の学生たちに授業してきました☆

Native
3 yrs · 25 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 95% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
MIHO

MIHO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

italkiで一番「美しい日本語」を話す先生!

Native
6 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

ビジネス経験、介護福祉士、保育士の資格がある日本語教師

Native
9 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Misa

Misa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese teacher, Gospel choir【Misa】

Native
12 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ayano

Ayano

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Your Personal Mentor 🦝 – Helping you build lasting Japanese habits through fun conversations

Native
38 lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–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 / FindTutors1,517$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$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$53$41–$635.0★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, 6557 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4728 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1829 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, 1515 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 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
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,463 / 6,826
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,826
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,826
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,826
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,826
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,826
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,826
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,826

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,995 native speakers.

Across 6,557 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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