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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

4,995 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
4,995
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

4,023 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

HIRO

HIRO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

JLPT N4–N2 | Grammar to Conversation | English Support

Native
13 lessons
Official exam examiner
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

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

Rena

JapanNative

italki · Japan

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yutaka

Yutaka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Niko

Niko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2 yrs · 5 lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Nanae

Nanae

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's learn with the theme of "Learning through what you love" and have fun!「好きなことで学ぶ」をテーマに楽しく学ぼう!

Native
12 yrs · 1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches C1

  • Speaks your language
Soyoko

Soyoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Clear, Logical Coaching for Serious Adult Learners | Intermediate, Business & JLPT (N5–N1)

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Minori

Minori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🎖️ Professional Japanese teacher holding two certifications 🌏 Over 1,000 hours of online teaching

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
yuko

yuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

15年以上の指導経験をもつ資格者があなたをポートします^^

Native
15 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Yumi

Yumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Shuhei

Shuhei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Real Japanese with a Local from Osaka

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Chihiro

Chihiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌟Learn Japanese Naturally – Grammar, Conversation & More!🌟

Native
28 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 95% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Miki

FranceNative

italki · France

Enseignante japonaise certifiée pour les francophones(French speaker only)

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
French
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
KAHO

KAHO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Based in London 🇬🇧| Over 10,000 lessons taught 👑 | Using original teaching materials🎀

Native
7 yrs · 7 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

楽しくたくさん話そう!会話中心のレッスン。オンライン英会話1,900回以上受講の経験を活かしてサポートします

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Hiro

Hiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

現役大学生プロ教師

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yukari

Yukari

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese for Beginners | Step by Step, From “I know” to “I can use”

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
MARI

MARI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Nobue

Nobue

JapanNative

italki · Japan

ビジネス日本語を中心に教えています。敬語が使えるようになりましょう!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

JUU

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Intermediate to Advanced Japanese Conversation

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Nami

Nami

JapanNative

italki · Japan

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
Ravi

Ravi

Sri LankaNative

italki · Sri Lanka

Pass the JLPT & Speak Technical Japanese | From a native speaking engineering student

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 50% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Aki

Aki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

資格があり おもしろい先生です!

Native
20 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 94% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
Hiro

Hiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Naoki

Naoki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak real Japanese - certified native tutor | anime, games, JLPT N5-N1 | English OK, free textbook

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • 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 / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo265from $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
Wyzant34$54$45–$785.0★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, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 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 $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 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
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 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

  • JapanJapan4,462 / 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 4,995 native speakers.

Across 6,560 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 12, 2026

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