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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.

Amy

Amy

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (51)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hana

Hana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Welcome to Hana's lesson :) For kids, business, cusual conversation...everything!!

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (51)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Norio

Norio

JapanNative

italki · Japan

※Detailded Lessons ※Lessons suitable for your level ※Learning while having fun

Native
30 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (50)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Mika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🎖️上級 📚JLPT N2/N1 👔面接 🏢ビジネス日本語 🤗 日本語学習のBuddy 🤝

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (49)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Norie

Norie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Beginners and Kids welcome🧸Anime voice acting🎤Language consultant💪Boost your Japanese skill🔥

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (49)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Shun@やさしい日本語レッスン

Shun@やさしい日本語レッスン

JapanNative

italki · Japan

やさしく日本語を教えます。穏やかな性格の先生と楽しく会話中心のレッスンをしましょう! 日本で働きたい人や、日本へ留学をしたいと考えている人に対して、支援をすることもできます。

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (49)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
yu

yu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Welcome to my class! Let's talking about your favorite topics.

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (49)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Shoko

Shoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese for Beginners

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (49)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kuni

Kuni

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【Beginners & Kids 9+】『Genki』 & Visual Tools! 【Advanced】Active Conversation with『Quartet』

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (50)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
mia

mia

JapanNative

italki · Japan

みなさんと一緒に楽しく勉強できるのを楽しみにしています!(420時間講習と日本語教育能力試験合格・海外でのティーチング経験がある日本語教師です。)

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (49)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Urara

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【元看護師の会社員(Former nurse and company employee)】 フリートーク・ビジネス日本語・医療日本語もOK!自然で伝わる日本語を一緒に学びましょう🌷

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (48)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

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

Kohei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I passed Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test and majored in Japanese in university.

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +9
★ 5.0 (48)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Haruitaly

Haruitaly

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (48)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Natsumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Pokemon cards🕺ARASHI, SixTONES, pompompurin (Sanrio)🌸Clear conversation feedback📣

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (47)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miki

Miki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I am currently offering trial and free conversation classes only.

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (47)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yukino

Yukino

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I have the certification of teaching Japanese. Totally 800+ students online and offline ☺️

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (47)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Shota

Shota

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced tutor/ Teaching Japanese in both English and Japanese

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (47)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
MAKIKO

MAKIKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese Speaking 🗣️ Beginner to Intermediate | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Saki

Saki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Qualified Japanese language teacher.

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuko

Yuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly and Supportive Teacher いっしょに練習しましょう!

Native
20 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Saki

Saki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Top 20% Tutor|Highly Retained👍10 yrs in education🌸Led hiring & training at a major JP corp💻

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sachi

Sachi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kayo

Kayo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn practical Japanese with a certified teacher — from beginner to business! Beginners are welcome

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (46)
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 / FindTutors1,516$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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