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Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 41 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Page language: English
6,824 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
Native
Yuji
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しくお話しましょう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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Naoto
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's practice speaking in Japanese with me!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$10/h
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Miho
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本文学を一緒に読むレッスンをしています♪
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Tomoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 7 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
Yukiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have been teaching Japanese since 2017 as a qualified Japanese teacher.
- Native
- 8 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 4.9 (32)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Kei
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can give you lots of corrections on your pronunciation and grammar !
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (29)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
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Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners are welcome! Over 2000 hours of teaching experience at a language school.
- Native
- 6 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (29)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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Hugh
Nativeitalki · Canada
Native English–Japanese Tutor 🇨🇦 🇯🇵 | Linguistics Graduate | Based in Türkiye 🇹🇷
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (29)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
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Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your friendly Japanese tutor!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (29)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$14/h
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Mayumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified JAPANESE teacher with 4-yrs of experience (Can learn JP songs, too!)
- Native
- 4 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 4.9 (31)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
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kazumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Top 20% of Teachers】【Many Students Keep Coming Back】【Beginners Welcome🔰】
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Riko
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🚫暂停新生/New students paused】 中文OK｜中級～上級専門
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Akiho
Nativeitalki · Japan
主にGenki を使用してレッスンを行います！
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (KANSAI) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$16/h
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ASANO
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a teacher at a Japanese language school/ I'm Cheerful, Friendly/ Adults and children are welcome
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$10/h
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Hideki
Nativeitalki · Japan
データサイエンス×日本語：論理的思考を深める、アカデミック・ビジネスにおける日本語力向上をサポートします。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
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Seika.N.
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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KANAKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語でたくさん話そう！！♪Let's Talk Japanese♪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
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Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
italkiなどを通じて、外国籍の方の日本転職を100名以上サポートしてきました。 日本就職には、プロが知っている情報が重要です。 あなたの活動スタイルに合わせたレッスンを一緒にしていきましょう😊
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (30)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
自分に合った方法をみつけて一緒に日本語を勉強しましょう✨
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Sakura
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Beginners Welcome!✨Travel Japanese✈️Popular Conversation Class Open as usual 😊
- Native
- 3 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Airi
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しい会話を通して、リアルな日本語を一緒に学びましょう!1人1人に合わせたパーソナライズレッスンを提供します✨
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Karen
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師資格🏅4000時間授業経験⬆️会話力🗣️文法マスター💎読み書き📝ビジネス英語👩🏼💼英語・中国語🙆🏻♀️オンラインで多数のビジネスマン&小中高校生に教えた経験有🔵
- Native
- 7 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$18/h
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Haru
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's unlock your Japanese speaking skills together !
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,516 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 985 | $22 | $16–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 786 | $12 | $8.53–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 266 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 32 | $51 | $45–$73 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $52 | $40–$62 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 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
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,461 / 6,824
Taiwan165 / 6,824
China158 / 6,824
South Korea82 / 6,824
Hong Kong SAR China56 / 6,824
United States40 / 6,824
Italy19 / 6,824
Brazil16 / 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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