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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

4,602 of the 6,424 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
4,602
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

4,602 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Mamiko

Mamiko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Drawing on my work experience at U.S.-based airlines and law firms, I provide instruction as a Certified English Pronunciation Instructor specializing in…

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3,207)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Nagi

Nagi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Beginner to Advanced Japanese

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (716)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Tama

Tama

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese teacher who loves dancing and ukulele.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (615)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
綾音 中.

綾音 中.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Your Friendly Teacher 🌸 No worries about making mistakes. Let's enjoy gentle Japanese lessons at your own pace. Together, we'll achieve "understanding" and "sp…

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (45)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mizuki

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Japanische Muttersprachlerin unterrichtet Japanisch online in Mannheim! – für Reisen, Alltag und Sprachprüfungen

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Exam prep
Nana, Kyoto

Nana, Kyoto

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Theme Talk

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language

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Yoshi

Yoshi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I studied microbiology at universities in the U.S.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,218)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
  • Speaks your language
Mituo's

Mituo's

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Fundamental|Oral

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (687)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Megumi

Megumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Awarded Top 1% Japanese Tutor-Interview Prep, JLPT & Conversation-

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (613)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Taka M.

Taka M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Experience as an online Japanese teacher

Native
3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Filipino
★ 5.0 (45)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ariel

Ariel

Native

Nachhilfeunterricht

Japanese Tutor; I can teach people at any level, from kids to adults :)

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
MATSUNO

MATSUNO

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

いっしょに JLPTの しけん べんきょうを しましょう。そして JLPTに ごうかく しましょう!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$9.56/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Yoko

Yoko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, I am Yoko. I lived in the UAE for 10 years and worked as a business class flight attendant for an international airline.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,068)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
Take先生

Take先生

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

イラストで楽しく覚える|たくさん話せるワクワク授業

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (696)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Maiko

Maiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese teacher! Good for practicing conversation! Very beginner friendly and patient!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (609)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Wakana B.

Wakana B.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Perfect for Anime Lovers🥹❤️ Let's learn Japanese with customized lessons just for you!📖👩‍🏫✨ I’ll support you with all my might after traveling all over Japan!🗾🩷

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (45)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Nene

Nene

Native

Nachhilfeunterricht

Japanisch lernen mit Muttersprachelerin - Online-Unterricht fur Anfanger&Fortgeschrittene

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Aya

Aya

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let's start Japanese! From reading Hiragana to JLPT 5

Native
10,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Momoka

Momoka

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a background in the Japan and East Asia Studies Program from the University of Tokyo, and studied the International Baccalaureate (IB) in high school.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,064)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Miku

Miku

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Business/travel/lifestyle

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (705)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Ai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

会話力と語彙力を一緒に伸ばしましょう🇯🇵 Relaxed conversation & vocabulary review ☕️

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (601)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Rie I.

Rie I.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

\ Let’s Learn Japanese with Joy! 🌸 / I’ll be your ultimate supporter to keep you motivated 🤝🏽🇯🇵 Learn Japanese in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere — just like ch…

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (45)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Kana

Kana

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Friendly native Japanese tutor offering practical, enjoyable lessons for beginners and intermediate learners, tailored to you

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Haruna.Japan.

Haruna.Japan.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Recommended for intermediate to advanced level Japanese learners ★ Feedback included. You can choose to have your camera on or off (^^♪ Topics change irregular…

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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
italki1,968$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, 6179 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4359 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1820 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1968 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

  • JapanJapan4,166 / 6,424
  • TaiwanTaiwan157 / 6,424
  • ChinaChina141 / 6,424
  • South KoreaSouth Korea71 / 6,424
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
  • United StatesUnited States37 / 6,424
  • ItalyItaly17 / 6,424
  • PhilippinesPhilippines16 / 6,424

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,602 native speakers.

Across 6,179 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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