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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

4,448 of the 6,376 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
4,448
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

4,448 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Hiromi

Hiromi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (642)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sumire Y.

Sumire Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

💎Native Japanese, French speaking teacher! I understand the difficulties of learning other languages! Let's learn together in a fun way💎

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
French
★ 5.0 (49)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners

Yuka

Native

FindTutors

Friendly native Japanese tutor with corporate and cafe experience, offering engaging online lessons for all levels in Cardiff.

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Yurika NK

Yurika NK

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

文法を理解して、英語をもっと好きになろう!

Native
18 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Aya

Aya

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I lived in the U.S. (Utah) for 13 years and now enjoy my life in Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,697)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Yoshihisa

Yoshihisa

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Japanese teacher's licence

Native
4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (772)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Daiki

Daiki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native Japanese speaker who can teach Japanese in English and Spanish!!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (636)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Wakana O.

Wakana O.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Speak Real Japanese 🇯🇵 | Learn Through Culture | Beginners & Travel certified|2000+

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (49)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuka

Yuka

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

🌸 Aprende japonés desde cero con una nativa y el libro Genki, online y a tu ritmo

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Airi O

Airi O

MexicoNative

Cafetalk · Mexico

Fun and interactive Spanish lessons designed especially for young learners!

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yui S

Yui S

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! After high school, I attended a university in the US, where I majored in marketing.

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3,631)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rara

Rara

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (762)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ayaka

Ayaka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (627)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nahoko T.

Nahoko T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

English-Fluent Certified Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years of Making Japanese Easy & Fun. Your Journey to Japanese Fluency Starts Here!

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (48)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ai

Ai

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de Japonés con nativa egresada de Universidad de arte Musashino Experiencia de 9 años Planes flexibles según el interés

Native (likely)
9 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Kumiko.E

Kumiko.E

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

ひらがな、カタカナ、数字、言葉、発音などを習いましょう。

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Azu

Azu

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Azu. I'm originally from Osaka, but I now live and work on a small island in the southern part of Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,745)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Yumi

Yumi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Jap-Eng bilingual⭐️Test Pro

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (760)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Takuya

Takuya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher (JEES) | 10+ Years | Task-Based Conversation Lessons

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (625)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ryuji S.

Ryuji S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Practice Conversation and Improve 1000%!!

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (48)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Satona

Satona

Native (likely)

Tusclases

Profesora de japonés con más de 8 años de experiencia

Native (likely)
8 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

TSUKI_nihongo

TSUKI_nihongo

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

集中して合格を目指す特別プログラム!

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
French +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Meg

Meg

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, I'm Meg. I graduated with a degree in Economics and live in Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,681)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Natsumi

Natsumi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Adults|Business

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (757)
Not shown

Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,920 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
italki1,920$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,484$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker922$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk699$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo242from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant27$52$43–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★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, 6131 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4205 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1926 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1920 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,125 / 6,376
  • TaiwanTaiwan156 / 6,376
  • ChinaChina140 / 6,376
  • South KoreaSouth Korea71 / 6,376
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,376
  • United StatesUnited States36 / 6,376
  • PhilippinesPhilippines16 / 6,376
  • ItalyItaly16 / 6,376

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,448 native speakers.

Across 6,131 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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