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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

4,990 of the 6,824 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
4,990
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

2,029 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

KANAKO

KANAKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語でたくさん話そう!!♪Let's Talk Japanese♪

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

italkiなどを通じて、外国籍の方の日本転職を100名以上サポートしてきました。 日本就職には、プロが知っている情報が重要です。 あなたの活動スタイルに合わせたレッスンを一緒にしていきましょう😊

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (30)
Replies to 95% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Miki

Miki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

自分に合った方法をみつけて一緒に日本語を勉強しましょう✨

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sakura

Sakura

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨Beginners Welcome!✨Travel Japanese✈️Popular Conversation Class Open as usual 😊

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Airi

Airi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

楽しい会話を通して、リアルな日本語を一緒に学びましょう!1人1人に合わせたパーソナライズレッスンを提供します✨

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Karen

Karen

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語教師資格🏅4000時間授業経験⬆️会話力🗣️文法マスター💎読み書き📝ビジネス英語👩🏼‍💼英語・中国語🙆🏻‍♀️オンラインで多数のビジネスマン&小中高校生に教えた経験有🔵

Native
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Haru

Haru

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's unlock your Japanese speaking skills together !

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Karuna

Karuna

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Your cross-cultural specialist 🕯️ 🌊 limited summer hours, message for availability!

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
CHICO

CHICO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🎀Children(2-15)specialist😊专攻儿童🚩Japanese teacher in Taiwan kindergarten🌸JLPT N5 for kids ages 10~

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Misaki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Fun & Easy Japanese 🌸 Certified Teacher | Beginners & Francophones Welcome!

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Mina

Mina

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Aya

Aya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

15+Yrs ZERO BEGINNER Welcome! Travel,Culture ,Free conversation, Basic grammar 📕

Native
15 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chiharu

Chiharu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Japanese fluently and confidently!

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
SHIMPEI

SHIMPEI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional Japanese Teacher | Beginners to Business | 25y CEO Experience

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Misaki

Misaki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Yeares of experience: 5 years+ I am a qualified Japanese teacher. Let's have fun studying with me!

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Masami

Masami

JapanNative

italki · Japan

20+ Years of Teaching Experience, with Japanese Cultural background, Conversation, JLPT, Kids & more

Native
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +6
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Michiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Saori

Saori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches C1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yukki

Yukki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Over 5 years experience tutoring Japanese / Calligraphy オンライン講師として5年以上日本語講師 / 書道講師の経験を持っています。

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional in business Japanese and everyday conversation! **ビジネス日本語と日常会話のプロ**です!

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.9 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

S

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Kimono specialist/ Japanese school teacher/ reporter

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 4.9 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Miho

Miho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

旅行前に日本語を勉強したい!会話力を身に着けたい!楽しく会話しながら日本語を学びましょう♪

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Kyoko

Kyoko

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Friendly professional Japanese teacher based in the UK, teaches in English as well.

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
kumiko

kumiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語だけを使うレッスンです!たくさん話したい人、お待ちしています👍

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2

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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 / FindTutors1,516$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker985$22$16–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk786$12$8.53–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo266from $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
Wyzant32$51$45–$735.0★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$52$40–$625.0★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, 6555 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4723 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1832 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, 1514 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 985 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.53 and $15, 785 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
$51Middle 50% between $45 and $73, 32 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $62, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,461 / 6,824
  • TaiwanTaiwan165 / 6,824
  • ChinaChina158 / 6,824
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,824
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China56 / 6,824
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,824
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,824
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,824

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,990 native speakers.

Across 6,555 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 13, 2026

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