MAYU
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified teacher, English OK
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,074)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$45/h
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Page language: English
6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
4,190 of the 6,091 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 $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
4,190
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
4,190 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Mari
Nativeitalki · Japan
“What to do to start or improve my Japanese!?” You're more than welcome!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (464)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
TAKUYA
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 2 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (233)
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
$23/h
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Emiko K.
NativePreply · Japan
✨🌸Let’s start Japanese lessons where you’ll say “I can speak it now!” more and more!🌸✨ Let’s have fun while learning and master real Japanese you can actually…
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (56)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$34/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Kaho
Native (likely)FindTutors
🌸Learn Japanese with me in a fun and natural way, starting from beginner level! 😊✊🏻✨ I will support your efforts! Let’s achieve your goals and dreams! 😆🌼
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$40/h
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OKI
NativeCafetalk · Japan
国際交流基金の「いろどり 生活の日本語」という教科書を使ってたくさん聞いたり話したりします。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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Momo
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I studied abroad in the United States and have extensive experience as a translator on an international cruise, which took me to over 40 countries.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5,126)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Subscription
on Engoo
Kyoko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏝️5500+ Lessons, Eng OK
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,069)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Hiyori
Nativeitalki · Japan
📢On leave from November 15 📢 Want to speak Japanese like a native? I'm happy to help you!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (483)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Maco
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (227)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches C2
- Exam prep
$25/h
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Haruka O.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese tutor with experience teaching students from over 20 countries 🌸 I support learners from beginner to advanced levels 🌷 Enjoy lessons where you can lea…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (57)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Ikuko
NativeTusclasesparticulares
Clases online para adolescentes y adultos
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Exam prep
- Kids
$17/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
sno
NativeCafetalk · Japan
今までに勉強した単語や文法を使って自由に会話してみましょう
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Yuka
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Education. I've been tutoring English for more than 15 years; tutoring languages is my passion.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4,607)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Sayuri
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified | Beginner–Expert
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,041)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
KEISUKE
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learning a language is like running a marathon, not a sprint😊Let's take this long road together ‼
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (463)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
SAHARA
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (201)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$20/h
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Taku M.
NativePreply · Japan
The teacher who speaks Russian and Ukrainian like a best friend😺
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (55)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Rei
NativeTusclasesparticulares
Aprender a hablar y entender el japonés de forma fácil y divertida presencial o online
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
yuka.t.33
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese - vocabulary & collocations （intermediate level or above)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$6.37/h
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Mari F
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! For the past 14 years, I have been living in America.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4,595)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
話せない壁を突破しよう
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Talk!Talk!Talk😄たくさん会話をしよう
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (1,027)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Business
$34/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Ayako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese. Connect with Japan — and the World. 🌏
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (462)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Saori
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (171)
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$30/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 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 $27, 5846 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3947 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1899 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1635 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
Italy15 / 6,091
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,190 native speakers.
Across 5,846 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $36 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. 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 September 30, 2026
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