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
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Page language: English
6,645 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
4,787 of the 6,645 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
4,787
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
4,787 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Shohei
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
$5.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mao
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Mimi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Non ha senso imparare la lingua se non ci si diverte!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Naoki
Nativeitalki · Japan
【English OK!】Gamer|Anime Fan|Certified Pro Japanese teacher! From Hiragana, vocabs to Kanji, JLPT.
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$20/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
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Chisako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence💪 Enjoy the Process and Grow Naturally!
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Chisato
Nativeitalki · Japan
Plan of Japan trip? Let´s grab some Japanese phrase!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Chieko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's practice speaking in Japanese! I will make a fun and relaxing environment for our chat :)
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Masako
Nativeitalki · Japan
7years experience teaching English and Japanese! Love Manga and Anime!!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 50% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
yocco
Nativeitalki · Japan
Did you studied Japanese before and then stopped? We plan what to practice next, and in what order.
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (2,163 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 | 2,163 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,485 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 932 | $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 | 706 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 248 | 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 | 29 | $50 | $40–$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, 6394 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4538 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1856 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2163 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1483 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 932 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 705 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
$50Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 29 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
- Japan4,348 / 6,645
Taiwan161 / 6,645
China149 / 6,645
South Korea73 / 6,645
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,645
United States39 / 6,645
Italy18 / 6,645
Philippines17 / 6,645
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,787 native speakers.
Across 6,394 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 October 2, 2026
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