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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

4,995 of the 6,828 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
4,995
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Nodoka. K

Nodoka. K

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

もっと自然に、もっと伝わる日本語へ。 あなたの日本語の強みを生かしながら、表現力を磨きましょう!

Native
13 yrs · 1 lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kana.S

Kana.S

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

もっと日本語ネイティブに近いイントネーション、アクセントで話せるようになりたい! 色々な方法で自然な日本語のイントネーションやアクセントを練習しましょう!

Native
41 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
MAYU.M

MAYU.M

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

今日あったこと、好きなこと。友達とおしゃべりするように、日本語で話しませんか?

Native
10 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$7.58/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Maho.W

Maho.W

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

何度も聞き返される不安を減らして、自信を持って話そう。

Native
14 yrs · 2 lessons
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Atsumi.U

Atsumi.U

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

あなたの日本語、もっと自然にしませんか?

Native
3 yrs · 1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
nami.n

nami.n

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

細かいニュアンスを使いこなそう! これであなたもニュアンスマスター!

Native
1 lessons
None listed
Korean
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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Mahalolo

Mahalolo

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

正しい言葉遣いより、相手に伝わる言葉。まずは楽しくお話ししませんか?

Native
1 lessons
Other certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Ann.H

Ann.H

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Do you ever wonder how to respond to customers in Japanese, or want to practice taking orders? Let's work together and practice according to your questions and…

Native
2 lessons
None listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
sumebamiyako

sumebamiyako

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

にほんじんのような はつおんを めざして、くりかえし れんしゅう しましょう(日本人のような発音を目指して、繰り返し練習しましょう!)

Native
1 lessons
None listed
Korean
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

MASAYO13

MASAYO13

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

25分、日本語で楽しくおしゃべりしませんか?

Native
1 lessons
None listed
Korean +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Yuimami

Yuimami

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本語ゼロからでも大丈夫! 安心して学べる日本語レッスン!

Native
10 yrs · 8 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
mike2

mike2

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Starting from Zero? Let's Learn Japanese Grammar Step by Step!

Native
1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +4
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Taka.okinawa

Taka.okinawa

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

友達のように、とにかく楽しく会話してみましょう!

Native
1 lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Ari.s

Ari.s

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

フリートーク/ディスカッション テーマトーク・ディスカッションもOKです!日本語で自分の意見を話したり、いろいろな話題について会話したい人におすすめです^^ (※宗教、政治はセンシティブな話題なため取り扱いません)

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
KaeKae

KaeKae

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

気楽に好きなことを思う存分話しましょう!!

Native
1 lessons
None listed
Korean
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Kyoko.MM

Kyoko.MM

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Put the new Japanese you learn into practice and start speaking!

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
akiko.K

akiko.K

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

話したいトピックをどうぞ。リラックスして話しましょう!

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Natsuna

Natsuna

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

함께 일본어를 시작해요!

Native
New tutor
None listed
Korean +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Shima Nihongo

Shima Nihongo

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

For first-time students only, Let’s discuss your Japanese level, study methods, and goals to find the best lesson for you!

Native
3 yrs · 1 lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sakura mochi

Sakura mochi

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

From hiragana letters, greeting to expression in everyday life

Native
10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
German +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
DEX.K

DEX.K

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

It’s okay to make mistakes. Let’s build your confidence and learn Japanese you can use in real life.

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Can take over a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
yo.H

yo.H

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Personalized fitness training. Real Japanese practice. Built around you.

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kumie

Kumie

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本語でのフリートークオンリーのレッスンです。

Native
1 lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Taku.H

Taku.H

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

言葉につまっても大丈夫。伝えたいことを日本語にしてみよう!

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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
italki2,150$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo265from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap76$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus58$34$26–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant34$54$45–$785.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt8$53$41–$635.0★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, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2150 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 76 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 58 tutors
Wyzant
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,462 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,828
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,828

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,995 native speakers.

Across 6,560 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 November 12, 2026

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