Koko
Nativeitalki · Japan
わたしの名前は「ここ」です！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$27/h
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Page language: English
4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
2,556 of the 4,365 Japanese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $19 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$19/h
Median / hour
$13–$28
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
2,556
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
981 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Takashi Y.
NativePreply · Japan
I have 10 years of experience at a Japanese language school.
- Native
- 10 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Kids
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
YUNA
Nativeitalki · 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
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Mao
Nativeitalki · Japan
😰 Know Japanese, but afraid to speak? 🧡 No pressure, no perfection — relaxed, practical Japanese!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Shiori A.
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner-friendly Japanese lessons｜Dog-loving tutor 🐾
- Native
- 22 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun & Interactive Lessons! | Explore Japanese Culture with certified tutor!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$18/h
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Rinka Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Lessons from Beginner to Advanced – Fun and Easy Classes Await!
- Native
- 3 yrs · 48 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
All Levels Welcome! Lessons available in English! Experienced 1000+ lessons🌸
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Ruku
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Miyu
Nativeitalki · Australia
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kazuha
Nativeitalki · 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
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
Kokoro
Nativeitalki · 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
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Taiki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Passionate for teaching Japanese and Japanese culture.
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Nana
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Makiko
Nativeitalki · 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
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Yuuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸NEW STUDENTS WELCOME 🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher Working in Global Corporate Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$27/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
shizuka
Nativeitalki · 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
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
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Risa.H
Nativeitalki · Japan
（教員経験あり・英語対応可能）どんどん話せる！🗣️✨あなたの日本語力をアップデートしましょう！初心者も大歓迎！楽しく学んで自然な日本語を身につけよう😊
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
よしかわ
Nativeitalki · Japan
アニメ・漫画が好きな方、そして一般的な日本語学習の方、どちらも大歓迎です。
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Rai
Nativeitalki · Japan
【English OK】Friendly & Loves Beginners! | Welcoming Both Kids and Adults!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
ringo
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Japanese Beginners Welcome! | English Support Available
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Madoka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Miyako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Hello, I'm a Japanese tutor and picture book writer
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
tutor fika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese lesson! English & Korean available! ✈️Airlines ✈️전 항공사 근무 🌏 英語＆韓国語対応OK！中高教員免許あり✍日本語レッスン♪
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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, 4123 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2316 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1807 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 599 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $28 and $47, 31 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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan2,536 / 4,365
South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 2,556 native speakers.
Across 4,123 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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 28, 2026
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