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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

4,996 of the 6,828 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
4,996
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Hiro

Hiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese for COMPLETE Beginners | From Day 1 to Intermediate | Columbia Graduate

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
MASUKO

MASUKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

わたしの授業では楽しく日本語を勉強できます!

Native
8 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Keiko

Keiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher 🌸 Beginner-Friendly, Travel & Conversation | Former Flight Attendant ✈️

Native
5 yrs · 49 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Emi

Emi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's achieve your dreams and goals with Japanese♪ Friendly certified Japanese teachers♪♪

Native
4 yrs · 31 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mayumi

Mayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yoshie

Yoshie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language

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Hitomi

Hitomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

If you want to improve your Japanese and want detailed lesson notes, I am the best teacher for you!

Native
2 yrs · 21 lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Masaharu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Explore the Future through Japanese Language | From Daily Talk to the Deep Ideas

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 93% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Yukiko

Yukiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Real Japanese with Confidence|Grammar → Conversation

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yasuko

Yasuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✈️ Travel Japanese | 🌱 Beginners | 🎈 Kids Welcome | 💼 Business Japanese

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
ASAI

ASAI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【旅行✈️】【Basic Japanese】【中級の日本語】... Book a lesson with me today! I'm a certified teacher🇯🇵✨

Native
10 yrs · 19 lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chko

Chko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

現場での経験が20年あります。

Native
20 yrs · 29 lessons
Professional teacher
Russian
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

さくら

さくら

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s have fun communicating in Japanese!

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ken.

Ken.

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Beginner Specialist | Minna no Nihongo | Speak with Confidence

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
yuki

yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher since 2017 | Practical Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese

Native
6 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Junko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

From beginners to advanced students, I will customize a lesson just for you !

Native
10 yrs · 13 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
manami

manami

JapanNative

italki · Japan

大阪弁日本一周アイドルオタク

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

Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ryunosuke

Ryunosuke

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Practical Japanese for Real Life & Work 🇯🇵 | Conversation Support in English

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Misa

Misa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

100% Japanese teacher

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Nozomi

Nozomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

<「Nozomi(希望・きぼう)」という名のように希望や自信を届ける先生 >

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tomomi

Tomomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native Japanese|Former Tour Guide|English & French Support|Travel & Everyday Japanese

Native
4 lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kayo

Kayo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌿 Learn Natural Japanese, Culture & Mindsets with a Friendly Expert Teacher ⭐️

Native
16 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Mayumi

Mayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Practical Japanese for Real Communication⭐️伝える日本語、伝わる日本語⭐️

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Michi

Michi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸Gentle Japanese Lessons with English/Spanish Support

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • 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 / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$305.0★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, 6559 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1830 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, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 981 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

  • JapanJapan4,464 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,828
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,828

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,996 native speakers.

Across 6,559 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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