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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.

Riko

Riko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸Learn Japanese with me🌈 All levels are welcome😊 Personalized for you🎯

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
DAISUKE

DAISUKE

JapanNative

italki · Japan

有资格的,拥有15年的教学经验,也能用中文解释日语语法.I am a qualified Japanese language teacher with 15 years of experience.

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Mai

Mai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【Travel/Reading/ Free Talk】Warm and friendly native Japanese tutor with 5 stars reviews

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
SaitoK

SaitoK

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌏Come learn natural and polite Japanese with me!🌎

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Nao

Nao

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
German
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Beginners
shuhei

shuhei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

あなたのペースで、日本語と文化を一緒に学びましょう!Let's learn Japanese and culture together at your own pace!!

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Ryuji_Sensei

Ryuji_Sensei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

1000%上手になる会話練習(かいわれんしゅう)‼ 【3000+ hours of experience】

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
mySensei

mySensei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Teaching 20yrs+ EXP Anime, Speaking, Grammar, JLPT, Face to Face Tokyo

Native
20 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese Conversation | Speak Naturally, Express Yourself Clearly

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Marie

Marie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌟Beginners welcome!🌟

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
German +4
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Miku

Miku

NetherlandsNative

italki · Netherlands

ヨーロッパに住んでいた日本人です:)

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Emiri

Emiri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【アナウンサーの発音指導:pronunciation】ネイティブレベルのアクセントとイントネーションを目指そう!【上級者歓迎】

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Rena

Rena

AustraliaNative

italki · Australia

English&German speaker with over 3 years of teaching experience

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
German +1
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chieko

Chieko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Registered Japanese Language Teacher(登録日本語教師)

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
German +2
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yu

Yu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

にほんごおしゃべり教室

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 4.9 (48)
Replies to 94% of messages

Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haruna

Haruna

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese for Beginners & Travelers | Start Speaking from Day One💛 | 1200+ Online Lessons

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (43)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ichiro

Ichiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Master Natural Japanese with a Seasoned Pro | 1,500+ Lessons | Business & Interview Prep

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (43)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Speak Natural Japanese | Conversation & Clear Grammar 🌸

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (43)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Rie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Time for a new beginning ? Learn Japanese with a friendly certified teacher and traveller !!

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (43)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
TAKI

TAKI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (43)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
yuya

yuya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

台北在住12年 (北京2年) | 就職・留学・キャリア支援 | 経済・文化・歴史を語れる日本語

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 4.9 (46)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
KAORU

KAORU

JapanNative

italki · Japan

東京在住、日本語講師。ビジネス会話から日常会話まで広く対応可能。

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kaoru

Kaoru

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語学校経験を活かして楽しくサポート🌸使える日本語を一緒に練習しましょう! Fun Japanese lessons backed by language school experience 🌸

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (42)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
kazuma

kazuma

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Real Japanese Conversation 🇯🇵|Relaxed & Practical Speaking Lessons

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (42)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • 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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