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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

4,997 of the 6,832 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
4,997
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

4,016 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

RISA

RISA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

オーストラリアで日本語と弓道を教えています

Native
23 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Aoi

Aoi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本人の友達みたいな先生!

Native
50+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ayane

Ayane

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
3 yrs · 30 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Momoko

Momoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly lessons for beginners to advanced learners—focus on real-life Japanese!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sana

Sana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Clear Visual Lessons + Real-Life Japanese Conversation | Mistakes welcome. Growth guaranteed! 🌸

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Emiko

Emiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Japanese for Work & Life in Japan | 10+ Years Corporate/IT Experience(한국어 지원 가능)👩‍💻

Native
19 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business

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RUNA

RUNA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s improve your Japanese through fun and relaxed conversations!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Akino

Akino

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Immersive Japanese lessons with plenty of Japanese exposure

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mayuko

Mayuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【ビジネス日本語を学びたい方】面接の準備、就職活動サポートします

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Junko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

初心者大歓迎🌿|Genkiで楽しく日本語会話📙|発話量80%🗣️|宿題は希望制✍️|英語サポートOK!|認定講師👩‍🏫

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 91% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tomoko

Tomoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified native Japanese tutor, glad to help you acquiring Japanese.

Native
17 lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 94% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sii

Sii

JapanNative

italki · Japan

「登録日本語教員」日本の国家資格です。 ☆15か国以上320人以上の学生たちに授業してきました☆

Native
3 yrs · 25 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 95% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ryo

Ryo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語の単語や文法を学んだけど、日本語がうまく話せない人向けの会話レッスン

Native
8 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C1

  • Speaks your language
MIHO

MIHO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

italkiで一番「美しい日本語」を話す先生!

Native
6 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

ビジネス経験、介護福祉士、保育士の資格がある日本語教師

Native
9 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Misa

Misa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese teacher, Gospel choir【Misa】

Native
12 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ayano

Ayano

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Your Personal Mentor 🦝 – Helping you build lasting Japanese habits through fun conversations

Native
38 lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Tamaho

Tamaho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

登録者20万人チャンネルの実績!明るく楽しい会話&英語サポートで安心の日本語レッスン

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
TAISHI

TAISHI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

[1-Yr Coaching Exp・Your Japanese Coach] Never Boring! Learn Natural Japanese with English Support🙆

Native
15 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 96% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sully

Sully

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Relaxed & Friendly Japanese Lessons | 🎓20+ Yrs Secondary Teacher & Examiner ☘️| 🗺️English Support

Native
20 yrs · 2 lessons
Official exam examiner
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuri

Yuri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Learn Japanese with a Friendly Bilingual Tutor with a Background in Linguistics!

Native
15 lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
TAKA

TAKA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s talk in Japanese with a professional language coach!

Native
11 yrs · 11 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Riho

Riho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Fun, conversational Japanese lessons with an Osaka-native & Germany-based tutor

Native
11 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sayako

Sayako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s learn Japanese Through Fun Conversations‼️English OK🌸

Native
1 yrs · 40 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • 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
AmazingTalker986$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk793$12$8.42–$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, 6563 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4730 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 $17 and $29, 986 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 792 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

  • JapanJapan4,468 / 6,832
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,832
  • ChinaChina158 / 6,832
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,832
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China56 / 6,832
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,832
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,832
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,832

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,997 native speakers.

Across 6,563 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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