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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.

yukie

yukie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I am very happy to be able to teach Japanese with you.

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Daisuke

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
Mei

Mei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Beginner Japanese / Practical Japanese / 3 years of experience in teaching at a university

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (52)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
ひろこ

ひろこ

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (52)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Michiko.M

Michiko.M

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Practice makes perfect💛たくさん日本語を話しましょう!!!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (52)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Marina

Marina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified/ Master's Degree Holder/ Current College Instructor

Native
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (52)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Harunori

Harunori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 4.9 (55)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miyu

Miyu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese teacher with 7 years of teaching experience.

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (52)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuri

Yuri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (52)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuto

JapanNative

italki · Japan

“Each student is unique — I teach with heart, patience, and trust.”

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (51)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
yoshimi

yoshimi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Fun&relaxed Japanese lessons🌸Grammar, conversation, travel expressions. English support available!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (51)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
KONOMI

KONOMI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語に不安があっても大丈夫です!ゆっくり楽しくレッスンしましょう♪

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (51)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kazue

Kazue

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese with a Certified TeacherーLet's Enjoy It Together!

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (51)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Chisa

Chisa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Relaxed Conversation Lessons for Natural Japanese

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (51)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ayumi

Ayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

たのしいにほんごを、あなたに。Fun Japanese experience, customized lesson for you!

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 4.9 (53)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
asami

asami

JapanNative

italki · Japan

「日本語登録教員」取得!★日本語学校で教師&司会業をしています!きれいな日本語話しませんか?

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (52)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Nanako

Nanako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

an open-minded and friendly teacher

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (51)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Aji

Aji

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I’ve visited 42 countries . Let’s enjoy learning together and talk about your favorite things! ☀️

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (50)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Rin

Rin

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🖌️Certified Bilingual Japanese teacher with a passion in calligraphy🖌️

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (50)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
ako

ako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Improve your pronunciation using The Actor's Method!

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (50)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Kotona

JapanNative

italki · Japan

9 years experienced teacher✨ Let's improve your speaking skill💪💪

Native
9 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English
★ 5.0 (50)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Mio

Mio

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professionally qualified Japanese teacher with extensive teaching experience👘楽しく日本語を学びましょう🌸

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (50)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ami.O

Ami.O

JapanNative

italki · Japan

私と楽しくお話ししましょう! Have fun talking with me !

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (50)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yui

Yui

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (50)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business

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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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