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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.

Maya U

Maya U

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! It's so nice to meet you. I lived in the US for 12 years, an experience that helped me become confident in my English skills.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (850)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yuko

Yuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

私と一緒に楽しく日本語を話しましょう!

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (387)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
日本語教師試験合格者

日本語教師試験合格者

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

面接準備・ビジネス語・趣味

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (287)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Chizuru O.

Chizuru O.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Beginners welcome! Build confidence and speak natural Japanese 🌸 Improve your fluency through conversation ✨ English support 🌏 Preply Certified Tutor 😊

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (29)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kenta

Kenta

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesor de japonés nativo para todos los niveles.

Native
New tutor
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

Meme

Meme

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

I listen to your spoken Japanese, transcribe it, check grammar and pronunciation, make corrections, and provide learning advice.

Native
31 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Korean
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

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Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Yuka! I was born and raised in Japan, so I fully understand the challenges of becoming fluent in English.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (849)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ruri

Ruri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Mistakes welcome! 🎉 Let's chat, laugh, and grow your Japanese naturally.🌱🚀

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (388)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
I'm

I'm

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

I'm Ogawa. Native Japanese

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (283)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sho M.

Sho M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Learn Real Japanese That You Can Actually Use from a Japanese Web Writer!

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (29)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Aika

Aika

Native

Voscours

Cours de Japonais en ligne ou en présentiel

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Ted. F

Ted. F

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Any topic is fine! Let's have a pleasant conversation and practice speaking a lot!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Yuko

Yuko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I used to live in Singapore for 16 years during my childhood, and my favorite food is Singapore Chicken Rice!

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (884)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Akito

Akito

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese teacher with over 2 years of experience in teaching online

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (388)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
"Meg

"Meg

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

2 years of teaching experience

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (283)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Azusa M.

Azusa M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌎 Want to achieve your dreams through Japanese? Let’s build your future together with personalized lessons designed just for you! ✨

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (29)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Kaisei

Kaisei

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor offering interactive online lessons for beginners and intermediate learners.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haru

Haru

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Antes de aprender japones, vamos a planear y te voy a recomendar como puedes aprender bien japones(^_^)

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haru

Haru

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I'm Haru. I’m a native Japanese speaker, and I earned my master’s degree in the United Kingdom, where I learned more about English language and culture.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (877)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Kana

Kana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🏅 Top 1% of Japanese instructor in2022 🌸 Licensed Kindergarten Teacher

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (388)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Keiko

Keiko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

I am a qualified teacher!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (277)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Moemi F.

Moemi F.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

English Support Available 🌸 Beginner to Advanced 🙆‍♀️

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (29)
Not shown

Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hina

Hina

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor with half a year's experience offering private lessons for Adults online.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

Lala

Lala

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

自然な英語で、あなたの英文を音声録音します。

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki1,968$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,484$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker922$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk699$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo242from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant27$52$43–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★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, 6179 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4359 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1820 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,166 / 6,424
  • TaiwanTaiwan157 / 6,424
  • ChinaChina141 / 6,424
  • South KoreaSouth Korea71 / 6,424
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
  • United StatesUnited States37 / 6,424
  • ItalyItaly17 / 6,424
  • PhilippinesPhilippines16 / 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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