ちあみ
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの向上心と成長をサポートする講師
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
4,995 of the 6,828 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
3,332 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
ゆきよ
Nativeitalki · Japan
沖縄出身のゆきよとリラックスした会話を楽しもう！
- Native
- 2 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Sachi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly bilingual tutor with over 3 years of teaching experience
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者を教えるのが得意です♪ 英語OK♪ GENKIを使います！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Midori
Nativeitalki · Pakistan
資格を持った日本語教師です。目標を達成するために一緒に楽しく学びましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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Midori
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years' Experience
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Language degree
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Saki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners welcome :) English and French support available
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Mari
Nativeitalki · Japan
8年の教師経験｜初心者歓迎！楽しく話して自然な日本語を身につけよう🌸
- Native
- 8 yrs · 14 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Naoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Free talking Travel languages in Japan Grammar, Pronunciation JLPT N3 N2
- Native
- 3 yrs · 4 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Mariko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-friendly and Easy to understand Lesson
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Masa
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った日本語教師です。ケアワーカーとして長年働いた経験があります。
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Mai.
Nativeitalki · Japan
8+ years of experience | Beginners | Conversation | Minna no Nihongo
- Native
- 9 yrs · 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Chiaki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Rika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Teacher in Croatia🇭🇷
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Why don't you try my structured lesson :)
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Misae
Nativeitalki · Japan
JLPTN5–N3 & Beginner Conversation Specialist｜Certified Japanese Teacher｜Speak Naturally Step by Step
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Kay
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese with FUN!✨ Certified, Professional Japanese instructor
- Native
- 4 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Imai
Nativeitalki · Japan
JLPT, Intermediate course. Certified teacher with 3400hours.
- Native
- 22 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Saki
Nativeitalki · Japan
英語で文法説明ができる日本語講師
- Native
- 2 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
【FEMALE ONLY】Start Here ✨ Speak Japanese like a native with an experienced, caring tutor☕️
- Native
- 3 yrs · 17 lessons
- None listed
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Simple Japanese かんたん にほんご ゆっくり にほんご
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Arisa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners welcome😊 | Personalized Lessons for Your Goals
- Native
- 9 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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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 | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | 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 | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 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 | $53 | $41–$63 | 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, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 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, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 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
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 6,828
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 6,560 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 12, 2026
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