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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.

Kae

Kae

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Kae. I lived abroad for 7 years as a child and I have a degree in Pedagogy from a university.

Native
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (3,044)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Akiko

Akiko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Kids✨Beginner✨Intermediate✨

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (685)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tomomi

Tomomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【Conversation practice, JLPT, Translation】Teaching over 4years all over the world

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (597)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Misaki I.

Misaki I.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Let’s speak natural Japanese with confidence! 💐 From JLPT prep to everyday conversation and business Japanese, we’ll support each person’s goals. ✨

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

Leo

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Showing you the true beauty of Japanese so you can fall in love with Japan even more.

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Miki. Kw

Miki. Kw

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

「初級の単語や文法は勉強したけど、会話が苦手。」「読めばわかるけど、日本語で自分の考えをどう伝えればいいかわからない。」そんな方はこのコースで基本的な会話力を強化しましょう。

Native
10,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

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Kenji

Kenji

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

After graduating from a university in the U.S., I worked in the export/import business for about 20 years, where I used English daily to communicate with…

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,117)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
超過2000堂

超過2000堂

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Beginner|Children (6-11)

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (683)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Saki

Saki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Top 1% Japanese teacher in 2022 on italki✨Easy to talk with🌟Read the reviews from my students!

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (594)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Takuya M.

Takuya M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

3,300+ hours taught | Lessons designed around your goals. Message me first!

Native
12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (44)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

Shunsuke

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I'm a native Japanese speaker from Tokyo, currently working as an R&D engineer.I focus on everyday, useful Japanese.

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

N.AIKA

N.AIKA

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

韓国語で楽しくお話ししましょう♪

Native
13 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Korean
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
Yoshiko

Yoshiko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello everyone! My name is Yoshiko. I am Japanese and have experience living in the UK for more than 10 years, as well as 9 years in Singapore.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,961)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Haruna

Haruna

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Learn visually from Zero 🍄

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (674)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Moe

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (590)
Replies to 96% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
沙織 川.

沙織 川.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌸 Japanese for Beginners to Intermediate | 9000+ Lessons ✨ Structured & Fun Conversation 🌿

Native
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (44)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

Toshimi

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I have taught Japanese to high school pupils, university students and members of the general public in the UK.

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

Emi.E

Emi.E

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

生徒様のレベルに合った宿題をお出し致します!

Native
10,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Korean +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
Sam

Sam

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I have years of experience teaching students of all ages.

Native
3 years teaching
CELTA
English
★ 5.0 (2,893)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Professional

Professional

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🔥SALE🔥Contact me via chat 📩

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +4
★ 5.0 (681)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

𝙎𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝘼

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese Teacher – Helping You Build a Strong Foundation and Confidence 🚀

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (587)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Takahito W.

Takahito W.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Certified Japanese Tutor | 3 years’ experience, 100+ students

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (44)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

Kumi

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese Speaker | Beginner to Advanced | Online Lessons

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Shibashiba

Shibashiba

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

中学生以上何歳でも大歓迎

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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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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