Totto
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った日本語教師
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Page language: English
5,167 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
3,094 of the 5,167 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 $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$13–$28
Typical range
$4.46
Trial lesson
3,094
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,742 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
zhaohuixin+conversation
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pronunciation correction
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Naoki
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語の成長を支えます！ Supporting your Japanese growth for work and daily life
- Native
- 29 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.67/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
リナと一緒に
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
英検・中学生英語・高校生英語
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (43)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$46/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
shinya
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Rina
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Master Chinese Conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (43)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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Gabriel
Nativeitalki · Peru
Japonés práctico para hispanohablantes | Conversación, gramática y japonés real
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Nari
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Work for Canadian Company
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (46)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Junko.S
Nativeitalki · Japan
Planning a trip to Japan 🇯🇵 ? Let’s learn practical Japanese and useful cultural tips with me !
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
ROMI
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
6 years teaching experience
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (43)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Hina
Nativeitalki · Japan
国家認定講師 / Nationally Registered Japanese Teacher✨
- Native
- 47 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
夏花
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
美容ライター/中国語（HSK5級）/元新喜劇女優
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
manami
Nativeitalki · Japan
AIにはできない、日本人とのリアルな会話レッスン🌈
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Rick
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Pattern Practice｜JLPT｜Business
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Mizuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
Momo
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎉 Discount for a limited time!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +3
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
YUme
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 33 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Chani
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
So fun, even animals laugh🦁😂
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 4.9 (44)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Issei.S
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn "Survival Japanese" from a Digital Nomad & Tokyo Native! Lets practice Speakin like a native!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
ʏᴜʀɪᴋᴀ
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Adults
- Native
- 47 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (41)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese Naturally — Not Just Study It| Complete beginners are welcome|Business Japanese
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Anan
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation｜test｜business
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (40)
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Satoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with an English-speaking native tutor
- Native
- 42 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Akane
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Communication/ N2/N3/N4/N5
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (39)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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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 |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 |
| italki | 758 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| 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 | 38 | $34 | $27–$45 | 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 $27, 4925 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2854 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2071 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 758 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 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 $45, 38 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
- Japan3,037 / 5,167
Taiwan150 / 5,167- China116 / 5,167
- South Korea63 / 5,167
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,167
United States30 / 5,167
Philippines14 / 5,167
Spain12 / 5,167
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 3,094 native speakers.
Across 4,925 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 and $36 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.46. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, 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 September 29, 2026
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