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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.

YUI

YUI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

資格を持った日本語講師でオンラインで3年教えています。

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Naoko

Naoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Free talking Travel languages in Japan Grammar, Pronunciation JLPT N3 N2

Native
3 yrs · 4 lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mariko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Beginner-friendly and Easy to understand Lesson

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Masa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

資格を持った日本語教師です。ケアワーカーとして長年働いた経験があります。

Native
6 lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Mai.

Mai.

JapanNative

italki · Japan

8+ years of experience | Beginners | Conversation | Minna no Nihongo

Native
9 yrs · 1 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Chiaki

Chiaki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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Rika

Rika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese Teacher in Croatia🇭🇷

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kumi

Kumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Why don't you try my structured lesson :)

Native
1 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Misae

Misae

JapanNative

italki · Japan

JLPTN5–N3 & Beginner Conversation Specialist|Certified Japanese Teacher|Speak Naturally Step by Step

Native
1 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Kay

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s learn Japanese with FUN!✨ Certified, Professional Japanese instructor

Native
4 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Imai

Imai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

JLPT, Intermediate course. Certified teacher with 3400hours.

Native
22 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Saki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

英語で文法説明ができる日本語講師

Native
2 years teaching
Professional teacher
English +3
No reviews yet
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Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Simple Japanese かんたん にほんご ゆっくり にほんご

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Arisa

Arisa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Beginners welcome😊 | Personalized Lessons for Your Goals

Native
9 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kanna

Kanna

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rie

Rie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn with a Native Teacher — Reliable Japanese Lessons backed by 10+ Years of Experience

Native
10 yrs · 10 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
YukikoU

YukikoU

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
8 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 90% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
eriko

eriko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chiemi

Chiemi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I've been teaching Japanese for 6 years.

Native
6 yrs · 2 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

自然で美しい日本語を身につける。作文添削、ニュース読解、ビジネス面接から大阪弁まで、アウトプット重視の実践レッスン!

Native
20 years teaching
Professional teacher
Korean +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ayaka

Ayaka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Learn Japanese with me 🌈 Speak Natural Japanese with a Friendly Tokyo Native 😊

Native
1 yrs · 3 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kotetsu

Kotetsu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

現在は日本語学校で日本語を教えています。オンラインで2年間、日本語を教えた経験があります。

Native
2 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Business
Mie

Mie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Don't be nervous, relax and speak Japanese^^

Native
25 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate
Korean +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Ikuko

Ikuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語学校の現役日本語教師です

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • 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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