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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.

Chisako

Chisako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 はじめての日本語も安心|現役日本語学校教師がやさしくサポートします!

Native
41 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kana

Kana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Japanese Teacher|English Support Included|Feedback after every lesson📝✨

Native
21 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🗣️ Speak Natural Japanese 😊 Relaxed Conversation

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
ana

ana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Beginner-friendly 🌸 Real Japanese conversation 🇯🇵 English support available ✨

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Aiko

Aiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

フランス語OK!カフェのようにお茶をしながら、楽しくリラックスして日本語でおしゃべりしましょう!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
French +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Conversation-focused Japanese Lessons for Intermediate to Advanced Learners

Native
40 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Melissa

Melissa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese teacher with C1 level of English and 7+ years of business experience

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 94% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sachi

Sachi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌟間違えても100%大丈夫!安心のなかで会話力がぐんぐん伸びる不思議な日本語レッスン 🌟

Native
38 lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Aoi

Aoi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Fun & Natural Japanese Conversation!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
TOHRU

TOHRU

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese teacher with 25+ years of real-world experience as a corporate executive

Native
32 lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Arisa.K

Arisa.K

JapanNative

italki · Japan

楽しく一緒に日本語を勉強しましょう🍀初級文法クラスはスペイン語話者に提供していますが、フリートーククラスはどなたでも可能です🦋

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Marie

Marie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

今も学校で日本語を教えている先生です。わたしは日本語を教えるので、あなたの文化や好きなことについて教えてください。一緒に勉強していきましょう☆

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Naho

Naho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Japanese teacher working at a public junior high school🧚🏻‍♀️🌈

Native
29 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Ayumi

Ayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

“好き”を通して楽しく学べる日本語!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Russian +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Mayu

Mayu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨UK Time Zone | Studying Japanese is one thing. Having a real conversation is another!✨

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Totto

Totto

JapanNative

italki · Japan

資格を持った日本語教師

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
TOMOKO

TOMOKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Business Japanese lesson by a management consultant

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yun

Yun

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Natural Expression!

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
sayuri

sayuri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Master Business and Daily Conversations! Practical Japanese Lessons from a Sales Professional

Native
34 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Americo

Americo

BrazilNative

italki · Brazil

certificated Japanese teacher with real experiences to share! Let's stdy together!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Tony

Tony

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Exchanging languages and enjoying global connection

Native
31 lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 96% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
RYOKO

RYOKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

国家資格を持つ日本語教師です。間違えても大丈夫。安心してたくさん話してください。

Native
7 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ayane

Ayane

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese Language Teacher 5 Yrs|Daily Conversation(A1-C1)&Grammer&Medical Terms|Beginners Welcome🔰

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
SONIA

SONIA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese teacher since 2020. Giving private lessons on line or face-to-face.

Native
5 yrs · 30 lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • 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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