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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

4,999 of the 6,835 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
4,999
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

4,027 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

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

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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
Yoshiko

Yoshiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Build Your Japanese Confidence Through Conversation!

Native
5 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chise

Chise

FranceNative

italki · France

Be fluent in Japanese! | Conversation Practice | Bilingual JP/EN | Friendly & Relaxed Lessons

Native
23 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 70% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Κική

Κική

JapanNative

italki · Japan

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yukari.

Yukari.

JapanNative

italki · Japan

30YRS EXP | 🏅4 Licenses (Govt-Certified & English) | Slides, Cards, Videos & Puppets📹🧸📚✨

Native
30 yrs · 13 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Chika

Chika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Learn Japanese Step by Step & Speak with Confidence! | Certified Teacher | EN/FR

Native
33 lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nobu

Nobu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🇯🇵Native Japanese Tutor🇯🇵 with Banking & 🌍Global Business Experience

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Sayaka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Learn Japanese in a Relaxed and Supportive Environment!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuzu

Yuzu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese through conversation✅ daily & academic Japanese ✅ Literature, philosophy, culture✅

Native
1 yrs · 15 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Seira

Seira

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Relaxed Japanese Practice for Beginners| Explore Japanese Culture Together!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
EMIKO

EMIKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Passionate & Certified Japanese Teacher - Conversation and Grammer

Native
8 lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mikiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn with a Smile! Certified Teacher | English & Indonesian | Years of Experience, Endless Fun!

Native
11 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Shunsuke

Shunsuke

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🗣️3ヶ国語OK!「話せる」に特化した会話コーチ|🇰🇷🇺🇸🇹🇼 対応プロ講師

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ayana

Ayana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【オンライン講師経験2500時間以上🕐️初心者🔰からビジネスまで📚】会社員経験9年!実際に使う日本語を優しく教えます✨簡単な英語と韓国語でサポート可能🌍

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • 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 / FindTutors1,520$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
Cafetalk792$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$53$41–$635.0★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, 6566 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4732 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1834 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, 1518 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, 791 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
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,467 / 6,835
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,835
  • ChinaChina158 / 6,835
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,835
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China56 / 6,835
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,835
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,835
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,835

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,999 native speakers.

Across 6,566 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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