Asako
NativeEngoo · Japan
I hold a Master's degree in Psychology from a U.S.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,379)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Page language: English
6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
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平井先生
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
専門性の高い授業😀
- Native
- 8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (594)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Yoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
I will teach you the know-how of studying for exams!(JLPT)🌸German OK!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- German
- ★ 5.0 (540)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Atsushi U.
NativePreply · Japan
【🎯Shortest Route: Zero → Basic Japanese (N4)】 ✅ Structured lessons, original materials, homework ✅ Nearly 1,000 lessons, 120+ students ✅ English support when y…
- Native
- 2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Saki
Native (likely)Suasaulasparticulares
Japonesa nativa! 7 anos de experiência. Ensino todos os níveis
- Native (likely)
- 7 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
Kiwa
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson for those who want to learn in a systematic way using texts appropriate to own goals ☺
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
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Yuka
NativeEngoo · Japan
I love helping students grow and achieve their goals!
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,449)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
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Working
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
business manners
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (579)
- Not shown
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Mayumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn the Japanese Native Speakers Actually Use🍀😁
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (537)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$50/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Satomi S.
NativePreply · Japan
🌈 Improve your conversation skills with fun, friendly lessons🌈 Enjoy talking about travel, culture, and hobbies ✨ I'm here to fully support your passion for sp…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Wakaba
Native (likely)FindTutors
🇯🇵 Learn How To Read and Write Kanji For A Real Japanese Experience! 🏯
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
$23/h
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Saeko Croft
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have a chat before setting up a lesson.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Maya
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Maya. I have lived in the US, the UK, and Singapore, and grew up in an environment where English was always used.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,352)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Subscription
on Engoo
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NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
20years of teaching experience
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (565)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
NOZOMI
Nativeitalki · Japan
🔹 No tengas miedo de hablar y hacer preguntas ^^ Aprender con diversión y trenquilos! 🔹
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (535)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Yosuke K.
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Speaker and Math Tutor with Physics Background
- Native
- 6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (44)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$47/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Kise
Native (likely)FindTutors
Native Japanese speaker based in London with experience working in bilingual international environments
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Chie T
NativeCafetalk · Japan
お友だちと一緒に、楽しく学べるグループレ ッスンです。ひとりでの学習が少し不安なお子さんも、仲良しのお友だちと一緒なら安心して取り組めます。 レッスンでは、ひらがな・カタカナの読み書き、言葉あそびや手遊び、簡単なおりがみ活動などを通して、自然に日本語力を伸ばしていきます。少人数制（2〜3名）で、一人ひとりのペースを大切…
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Turkish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Joyce
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I graduated from a university that offered all-English-taught courses, where I developed my English to an academic level.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,387)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
- Business
Subscription
on Engoo
Yoshi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Practical Japanese
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (563)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Saki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese speaker available in U.S. time zones!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (555)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Haru K.
NativePreply · Japan
【🎯JLPT N1-N5 grammar + Speaking practice 🎯】 Certified Japanese tutor 🥇 / Conversation-first lessons that get you talking📝 / Support beginners to advanced level…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (41)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Toshiko
NativeFindTutors
I am a native Japanese speaker and have a passion for teaching Japanese.
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Hanasaki
NativeCafetalk · Japan
※zoomでご受講ください 気軽にできて勉強にもなるレッスンです
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 1,968 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 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
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,166 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424- South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 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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