Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Boost your speaking skills with the latest topics from Japan!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
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
Aika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Natural Japanese with a bilingual teacher🇺🇸|Beginner friendly&Travel Lessons|5+ yrs teaching
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
yukaT
Nativeitalki · Japan
どんどん話せる！話すのが楽しい！！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Ayumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 49 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 44 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- German +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified friendly Japanese teacher :)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
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Shunta
Nativeitalki · Japan
Visual Lessons with iPad & Apple Pencil + Personalized Homework (checked together) = Step-by-Step 📈
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$62/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $26
Harutaka
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐ Helping complete beginners speak Japanese with confidence
- Native
- 29 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Chihomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
English Support available :) Japanese for Beginners & Intermediate | Travel | JLPT | Conversation
- Native
- 49 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$27/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
さくら
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Teacher | 8+ yrs exp | Genki books, JLPT, Travel, Free Conversation | Eng ok!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
OTA
Nativeitalki · Japan
ゲーム開発・作曲・メンズ美容・ファッション好きな日本人 | Japanese guy into game dev, mens beauty & fashion
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 74% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Shiho
Nativeitalki · Japan
オンライン講師として2,000時間以上の経験があります🐼
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Eishin
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm native japanese but live in England so i can help you with English :)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Kurumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
音楽のように日本語のリズムを教えることができるプロ講師
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Moeka
Nativeitalki · Japan
英語も話せます🔆カジュアルな会話レッスン👀✨
- Native
- 39 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Nozomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Beginners welcome ✨ Master the basics and start SPEAKING Japanese fluently 🇯🇵
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
よつば
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Adult Beginners | 800+ Lessons | Step-by-Step Grammar
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
小川幸宣
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語能力試験 JLPTのN1,N2,N3に合格できる。BJTビ ジネス日本語能力テストで高得点を取れる。日本語中級と上級の人と自由な日本語で会話する楽しいレッスン。京都出身の私が観光案内もします。
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Exam prep
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Yasu
Nativeitalki · Japan
Hi, I just joined italki! Please feel free to join my trial lesson / request your convenient time
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Kano
Nativeitalki · Japan
conversation practice
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Hideaki
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本でインテリアデザインの仕事をしています。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Tomo
Nativeitalki · Japan
📘 Genki I & II / 💬 Conversation Practice
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
MIKI
Nativeitalki · Japan
JAPANESE Conversation--- for Beginner to intermediate
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Yukino
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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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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