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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

4,990 of the 6,825 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.

Satoko

Satoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese with an English-speaking native tutor

Native
13 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Travelyuka

Travelyuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced Coach|36 countries Travel exspert |Beginners, Free Talk ,JLPT ,Kids Ok, All Levels,

Native
33 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Marina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Japanese with Confidence

Native
13 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Taichiro

Taichiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🎁 Free Study Materials!| Aim to be UNDERSTOOD 🗣️ Speaking-focused + detailed feedback 🇯🇵

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Sota

Sota

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Japanese Without Stress! Fun & Casual Conversation for All Levels | Friendly Native Tutor

Native
3 yrs · 39 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 95% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

mook

JapanNative

italki · Japan

A friendly tutor with experience in 80+ countries, helping adults learn Japanese through manga, anim

Native
21 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Umi

Umi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Want to Work, Study, or Live in Japan?

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Saki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

自然な日本語を話したい学習者のために。 中級〜上級者を対象に、フリートークやディスカッション、面接練習など、目的に合わせたレッスンを提供します。

Native
2 yrs · 23 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (KS) · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Kaishin

Kaishin

JapanNative

italki · Japan

4 years of experience teaching exchange students Japanese at uni

Native
4 yrs · 16 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

現役採用面接官「本当に受かる」模擬面接・旅行日本語・漫画で学ぶ・博多弁・4コママンガで学ぶ日本のビジネス習慣・バズるSNS添削・しりとりゲームなどを提供しています。

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 96% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
まゆ

まゆ

JapanNative

italki · Japan

English OK 😊 たのしくおしゃべりしましょう!ことば教室🍵 🇯🇵

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Miyuki

Miyuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸あなたの日本語学習のお手伝いをします。日本語を使って「できる」を増やしましょう🌸

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Waka

Waka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸日本語って楽しい!!🌸初心者🔰OK!まちがえたってだいじょうぶ!たくさん話して会話になれよう!

Native
13 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Masumi

Masumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly and Supportive Teacher 🌸 Perfect for Beginners & JLPT Prep!

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
SHIHO

SHIHO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I want to talk about everything you want to talk !

Native
28 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Risa

Risa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese in a comfortable way and watch your skills grow! 🇯🇵

Native
1 yrs · 42 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kaede

Kaede

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s have fun! Bilingual Japanese teacher🇯🇵🇺🇸

Native
22 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 92% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
YAMA

YAMA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

フリートークに飽きた方にお勧め!!!日本語レベル中級者以上に教えます。

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
hitomi

hitomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified with the 420-hour program, I teach real Japanese through fun, practical conversation (^^♪

Native
40 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 94% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Haruna

Haruna

JapanNative

italki · Japan

MA in Japanese Education | Relaxed, Fun Conversation with Helpful Feedback for Natural Japanese

Native
9 yrs · 50+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Chihaya

Chihaya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

970+ Lessons Taught | Learn Japanese Step by Step in a Relaxed & Supportive environment

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nahomi

Nahomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Native Japanese Teacher | 6+ Years Experience | Speak Naturally

Native
6 yrs · 15 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yumie

Yumie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
15 lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
kyoko

kyoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
18 lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • 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
AmazingTalker986$22$16–$305.0★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, 6556 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4723 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1833 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 $30, 986 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 / 6,825
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,825
  • ChinaChina158 / 6,825
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,825
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China56 / 6,825
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,825
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,825
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,825

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 6,556 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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