Ai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Coach & Copywriter: Unlock Your Authentic Voice & IKIGAI
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
6,825 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
Native
Yoshi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Over 18 Years Experienced 🪭 Fun Native Japanese Teacher!🦸🏻♂️
- Native
- 18 yrs · 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$35/h
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Chisako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence💪 Enjoy the Process and Grow Naturally!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- 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 $5.00
Mimi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese speaker from Tokyo, Japan.
- Native
- 1 yrs · 27 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Nao
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Real-Life Japanese with a Native Speaker | Culture, Conversation & Everyday Life
- Native
- 12 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
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Ayano
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese from DAY 1! Practical Japanese in daily life & Travel Prep for Beginners🇯🇵
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 4.8 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
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Misa
Nativeitalki · Japan
有資格で約10年いろいろな学習者の方とレッスンをしてきました！
- Native
- 10 yrs · 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 4.8 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Seiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Women Only 🐣Beginners welcome! 🗣️Daily conversation practice ✈️ Travel Prep
- Native
- 35 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 4.2 (5)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Aoi
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Mistakes Welcome】Japanese for part-time jobs| Beginners OK |Conversation| Reading| Writing Diaries|
- Native
- 21 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Mia
Nativeitalki · Japan
フリートークで実際に使える日本語を教えます
- Native
- 23 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Aina
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your Japanese with Aina!!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation | Speak Naturally & Have Fun! | Beginners Welcome ☃️🤍✨
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Yumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
From Self-Study to Confident Speaking 🌸 Step-by-Step Japanese for Adult learners| 1,500+ Lessons
- Native
- 13 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Isaac
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 87% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Miyu
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗓️Flexible Scheduling Upon Request! ロンドン在中の旅行とアニメが好きな日本語教師です☆博多弁も教えます！
- Native
- 2 yrs · 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
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Fuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Travel Japanese today, JLPT N5 tomorrow. Let’s enjoy the journey, one step at a time!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Michio
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese, Expand Your World :Practical & Real-Life Conversation Lessons
- Native
- 34 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$7.00/h
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Kanae's
Nativeitalki · Japan
年齢・国籍・性別問わず５００名以上もの人たちに楽しくてカジュアルなレッスンを楽しんでいただきました！
- Native
- 3 yrs · 17 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 88% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Rei
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Native Japanese Tutor 6+ Years of Teaching Experience
- Native
- 6 yrs · 7 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 15 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kohei
Nativeitalki · Netherlands
Chill but Effective Japanese Lessons 🎯 | Beginner to Advanced | Real Results
- Native
- 12 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
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Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s graduate from not feeling confident speaking 🎓Speak from your first lesson ✨｜English OK 🌸
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
コウキ
Nativeitalki · Japan
A Japanese Graduate Student Teach You Japanese!
- Native
- 44 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher since 2025 teaching from A1 to all level
- Native
- 11 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/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 | 1,516 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 986 | $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, 6556 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4723 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1833 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, 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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,461 / 6,825
Taiwan166 / 6,825
China158 / 6,825
South Korea82 / 6,825
Hong Kong SAR China56 / 6,825
United States40 / 6,825
Italy19 / 6,825
Brazil16 / 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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