Mizu
Nativeitalki · Japan
大学講師
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- ★ 4.9 (22)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
4,602 of the 6,424 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
4,602
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
4,602 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Nishiyama
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- ★ 4.8 (24)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Hiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
Language is a bridge that connects people around the world. Join me on a journey through Japanese!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
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Shuta
Nativeitalki · Japan
【ゲーム🎮と読書📚の愛好家】本気で日本語を話せるようになりたい方へ🔥｜認定資 格を持つプロ教師が全力サポート🎖️｜毎回のレッスン後に復習用ノートをお届け✨
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
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Moe
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am a Japanese teacher and your friend!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
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Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
I get a lot of bookings and repeat lessons from women!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Tomo
Nativeitalki · Japan
All you need is a pen and a notebook!!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$25/h
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Mina
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Aki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's learn Japanese conversation to make your life more fun!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Haru
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's master natural Japanese the most quickly. Beginners and JLPT learners are also very welcome.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$16/h
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きよみ
Nativeitalki · Japan
10+ yrs teaching experience / Certified⭐️ Fun & friendly lessons with the CAN-DO approach😊
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Yoppy
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️中国語OK🏓我们一起轻松学日语吧～あなたの学習を手伝う良きパートナーになります！カフェ気分で気軽に日本語を話しながら身に付ける🍵
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$14/h
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Yuuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
旅するダンサーと、楽しく日本語を学びましょう‼︎!!Let’s Learn Japanese with a Traveling Dancer and Have Fun Together!!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 92% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$15/h
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Rui
Nativeitalki · Japan
【English OK!👌】Are you not confident in Japanese? Absolutely fine! 一緒に頑張りましょう！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$24/h
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Keitaro
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's have conversations about topics you're interested in to improve your Japanese!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$36/h
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Kiyoe
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Fluent in French and in English✨Specialised for beginners ✨Fun & interactive classes
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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美桜
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- German +3
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Ryusei
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can bring you to the level where you can confidently say " yeah, I can speak Japanese".
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
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Novi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Maruko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- German +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/h
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Tsubasa
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.8 (21)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$9.00/h
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Natsumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Perfect for beginners! From Zero to Conversation
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Sakura
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 | 1,968 | $20 | $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 $28, 6179 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4359 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1820 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1968 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
- Japan4,166 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,602 native speakers.
Across 6,179 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 $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 October 1, 2026
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