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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

3,055 of the 5,124 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 $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$13–$28
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
3,055
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Meg

Meg

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Natural Japanese Beyond Textbooks | Conversation, Nuance & Real-Life Japanese

Native
20 lessons
Not listed
English
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Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$15/h
Trial $6.00
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Koko

Koko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

わたしの名前は「ここ」です！

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$27/h
Trial $9.00
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YUNA

YUNA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【ビジネススピーチコンテスト優勝者】7年間の講師経験×マルチリンガル日系メーカー社員！

Native
1 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +3
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$18/h
Trial $8.00
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Mao

Mao

JapanNative

italki · Japan

😰 Know Japanese, but afraid to speak? 🧡 No pressure, no perfection — relaxed, practical Japanese!

Native
7 lessons
Not listed
English +1
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $6.00
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Miki

Miki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Fun & Interactive Lessons! | Explore Japanese Culture with certified tutor!

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$18/h
Trial $7.00
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Kana

Kana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

All Levels Welcome! Lessons available in English! Experienced 1000+ lessons🌸

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $8.00
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zuki

zuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

プロ講師🇯🇵日本で生活・仕事を目指す方のための日本語コーチ 🌿｜力を徹底サポート 🏢✨｜初心者から上級者まで全レベル対応・一人ひとりの目標に合わせたレッスン！

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$30/h
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Ruku

Ruku

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $6.00
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Rei

Rei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語会話の練習用レッスン

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$15/h
Trial $5.00
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Ryota

Ryota

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【旅行会話✈️JLPT試験対策💬日本語面接👔】 🌟資格保持の講師による徹底レッスン！！🌟

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
$15/h
Trial $7.00
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Miyu

Miyu

AustraliaNative

italki · Australia

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Trial $5.00
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Kazuha

Kazuha

JapanNative

italki · Japan

How many charms of Japan do you know? Let’s test your knowledge with my Hourly Japan Quiz! Utilizing

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$25/h
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Kokoro

Kokoro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native Japanese Lessons: Free talk & Basics 日本語ネイティブスピーカーと楽しく日本語で話そう！

Native
New tutor
Not listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
$18/h
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Taiki

Taiki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Passionate for teaching Japanese and Japanese culture.

Native
2 lessons
Not listed
English
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$17/h
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Yoko

Yoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

２年の日本語教師経験＊Jap. ⇔ Eng. 翻訳経験あります

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +1
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Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
$33/h
Trial $10
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Mai

Mai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

海外生活経験者！アメリカで2年半の講師歴あり。英語でのサポートもできます！

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
$15/h
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Nana

Nana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$12/h
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Kana

Kana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

オンライン/アメリカで1年の日本語指導経験があります。(初級〜上級まで)

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$16/h
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Makiko

Makiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

初心者大歓迎☆「わからない」を「楽しい！」に変えるレッスン♫

Native
18 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$13/h
Trial $7.00
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Satoru

Satoru

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese with a Friendly Native Teacher! 日本とシンガポールで計4年の指導実績🇯🇵

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
$17/h
Trial $8.00
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Hisako

Hisako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Not listed
French +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$40/h
Trial $10
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Yuuki

Yuuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸NEW STUDENTS WELCOME🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher Working in Global Corporate Japan

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$27/h
Trial $10
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shizuka

shizuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🎖️資格を持った日本語教師で10年以上の経験があります👩🏻‍🏫

Native
1 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $7.00
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SHARA

SHARA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
$20/h
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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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
Tusclases / FindTutors1,481$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker904$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
italki716$18$14–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo239from $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
Apprentus37$34$27–$465.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$52$40–$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 $27, 4882 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2815 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2067 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 716 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 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 $46, 37 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 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

  • JapanJapan2,999 / 5,124
  • TaiwanTaiwan150 / 5,124
  • ChinaChina115 / 5,124
  • South KoreaSouth Korea63 / 5,124
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China51 / 5,124
  • United StatesUnited States28 / 5,124
  • PhilippinesPhilippines14 / 5,124
  • SpainSpain12 / 5,124

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 3,055 native speakers.

Across 4,882 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 and $37 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, 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 September 29, 2026

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