Noriko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 93% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Page language: English
6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
Native
Aki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher｜Friendly Free-Talk Lessons｜English OK
- Native
- 13 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
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Yukari
Nativeitalki · Switzerland
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Kyoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
I will help you speak Japanese without feeling nervous！
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
岡田
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語学校でも日本語を教えている日本語教師です😊
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 80% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
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KANA
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese is hard? Let’s make Japanese fun ! 😆 | Beginner-friendly Japanese lessons 🌼
- Native
- 2 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Jun.K
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本企業で多くの外国人と仕事をしてきた元エンジニアが日本語を教えます
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 50% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Natural Japanese with a Patient, Supportive Mom! Tailored Lessons + Quick Notes.
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Kotone
Nativeitalki · Japan
Parlez japonais avec naturel et assurance dès aujourd'hui !
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
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Yuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Making sentences and build natural conversation skills through speaking-focused lessons文章作り&会話重視で上達！
- Native
- 6 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
りえRie
Nativeitalki · Japan
From Travel Phrases to Advanced Japanese – Fun Lessons for All Learners:)
- Native
- 2 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
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Naomi
Nativeitalki · Peru
Japonés natural para hispanohablantes: conversación, viajes y JLPT con una profesora de habla nativa
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$10/h
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Rima
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の会話練習しませんか？リラックスした雰囲気＆英語対応可能
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Taiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語を楽しく学習しましょう！英語も話せます！
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$10/h
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Yocco
Nativeitalki · Japan
1000回以上のレッスン経験！役立つ・自然な日本語教えます🌸旅行から試験対策まで！あなたに合ったレッスンで、楽しく日本語を学べます！
- Native
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$15/h
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Chieko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's practice speaking in Japanese! I will make a fun and relaxing environment for our chat :)
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
yocco
Nativeitalki · Japan
Did you studied Japanese before and then stopped? We plan what to practice next, and in what order.
- Native
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Kay
Nativeitalki · Japan
有資格12年以上の教授経験🌸Kay先生と一緒に、日本語をもっと楽しみませんか？🌸
- Native
- 12 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Nae
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者歓迎🔰人材業界出身HRのプロが教える📚オリジナル教材、アプリを使ったネイティブレッスン🌼ビジネス会話から、旅行で使う日常会話も習得可能✨大手HR企業での勤務10年以上/英語OK/初心者歓迎
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
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Nozomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
テーマは楽しく面白く！Fun and interesting class! Let's talk about anything you like.
- Native
- 6 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Maru
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Real, Polite & Practical Japanese from Hospitality Experience!
- Native
- 5 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$11/h
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Grace
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese tutor| tutor experienced 1year| 6 activate students
- Native
- 1 yrs · 15 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$5.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Hikari
Nativeitalki · Japan
GENKIを使って、楽しく分かりやすくなたのペースに合わせて日本語を教えます
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- 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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16 –$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 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, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 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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