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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

4,375 of the 6,291 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
4,375
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

4,377 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

kumi@台湾12年目の人

kumi@台湾12年目の人

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

初級の日本語、中級の日本語

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (255)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Aya E.

Aya E.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

It's Okay to Make Mistakes! Clear, Friendly Lessons to Help You Speak Japanese with Confidence★

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (28)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Ayano

Ayano

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I am Japanese native speaker. I give online lessons tailored to your level and learning needs.

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Misa.L

Misa.L

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

あなたに合ったレッスンを作ります。

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Beginners
Kae

Kae

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I'm Kae from Japan. I speak Japanese, English, and Spanish.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (581)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Shu

Shu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

カンボジア🇰🇭は本格的な雨季に入りました⛈️ 家の中でできる楽しみを見つけないと🤔 【お知らせ】 生活音🔊🗣️🦜🦎🛵🌧️がうるさいです 気になる方は"Zoom"で予約してください!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (282)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Komomo

Komomo

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Speak Japanese Now!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese
★ 5.0 (255)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
けん 小.

けん 小.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Japanese Teacher with 4 Years of Experience| Speaking+Writing | Practical Japanese for Real Life

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 4.8 (31)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

Midori

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese who can cover the topics from early age learning to business occasion

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
xiaonuan

xiaonuan

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

入門~初級

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
Toshi

Toshi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Toshi! I'm a dedicated tutor with years of experience helping students succeed.

Native
3 years teaching
Language degree
English
★ 4.9 (606)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Nagisa

Nagisa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (280)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
日本語ネイティブ

日本語ネイティブ

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

自然な日本語の習得 JLPT対策

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese
★ 5.0 (254)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Yusuke T.

Yusuke T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🎯 Absolute Beginner Specialist | 1,100+ Lessons Taught

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (28)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Masafumi

Masafumi

Native

FindTutors

A supportive and friendly tutor who loves helping students improve their Japanese skills at any level

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Ohayo

Ohayo

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

楽しく学びながら、語学力の向上を実現しましょう!

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
Anri

Anri

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi! I’m Anri. I started taking online English lessons when I was in school.

Native
Not listed
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (497)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
MAMORU

MAMORU

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (276)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Language

Language

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

5 lang/airpot work/cosmetics💄

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Indonesian +4
★ 5.0 (254)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Misato U.

Misato U.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Let's enjoy learning Japanese together😃 Let's enjoy learning Japanese together😃

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (27)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Shino

Shino

Native

FindTutors

I would happy to help you with learning about Japanese language and culture:)

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Pukiko

Pukiko

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

医療・介護用語教えます♪

Native
49 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Nana

Nana

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I am Japanese, and I grew up in China before attending university in Toronto, Canada.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (452)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
TODO

TODO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish
★ 5.0 (279)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–B2

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,835 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
italki1,835$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, 6046 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4132 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1914 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1835 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

  • JapanJapan4,052 / 6,291
  • TaiwanTaiwan155 / 6,291
  • ChinaChina136 / 6,291
  • South KoreaSouth Korea69 / 6,291
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China54 / 6,291
  • United StatesUnited States36 / 6,291
  • PhilippinesPhilippines16 / 6,291
  • ItalyItaly16 / 6,291

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,375 native speakers.

Across 6,046 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $36 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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