eri
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語を試したい人、お話に来てください！フリートークが得意なわたしがお待ちしています✨
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$20/h
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Page language: English
6,356 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
4,432 of the 6,356 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
4,432
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
4,435 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Masu
Nativeitalki · Japan
▶︎ A multipassionate entrepreneur Japanese tutor
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
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Saeka
Nativeitalki · Japan
12年の経験がある日本語教師
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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yumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Build a Strong Foundation & Confidence
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$50/h
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K
Nativeitalki · Japan
私のレッスンでは、基本的に教科書は使いません。 私の作成した動画を元に、レッスンを行なっていきます。 そして、あなたの日本語を伸ばすのは【好奇心】です！ あなたの興味が赴くままに、日本語を楽しんでい
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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仲田恵里佳
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Teacher💪English OK!Never Get Bored😎🔥Beginners are welcome🌸
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Sana
Nativeitalki · Japan
オタクと日本語でおしゃべりしましょう！Let’s talk with Otaku in Japanese!
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation for Beginners & Travelers
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Mori
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$6.00/h
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Miyu
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Akiharu
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
Eri
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Chisato
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real Japanese from a Japanese Language School Teacher!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Naru
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher 🎓 Friendly Practice! Talk about travel & hiking! ✈️🏔️ (Beginners Welcome 😊)
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Chiaki
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の時間😊🎌🌸한국어OK! ／ Bahasa Indonesia OK!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Miyu
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Masatoshi
Nativeitalki · Japan
小学校・幼稚園教員免許保有｜敬語、就職面接｜27年の社会経験｜17年のITエンジニア｜帰化試験｜法学検定2級｜公務員合格
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +6
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$14/h
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Tomomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
学んで終わり…じゃない！あなたのペースで、楽しみながら日本語が「わかる」「話せる」経験をたくさん重ねましょう✨
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's learn a relaxed and enjoyable way, Studied linguistics in the UK and Slovenia
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$24/h
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Maki
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🌸Beginners Welcome🌸】Dairy Conversation | Grammar | 👍 Support Available in English and Italian🌏
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
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Rika
Nativeitalki · Japan
40+ Online Lessons | Conversation Focus
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
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Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
UK-based experienced teacher — personalised English-medium lessons, clear grammar, real confidence.
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$43/h
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Asada
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's practice speaking Japanese fluently!!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,900 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 | 1,900 | $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, 6111 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4189 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1922 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1900 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
- Japan4,109 / 6,356
Taiwan156 / 6,356
China138 / 6,356
South Korea71 / 6,356
Hong Kong SAR China54 / 6,356
United States36 / 6,356
Philippines16 / 6,356
Italy16 / 6,356
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,432 native speakers.
Across 6,111 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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