Novi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Page language: English
6,824 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
Native
Maruko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Language degree
- German +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/h
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Sakura
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 4 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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ANNE
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s talk in Japanese! It's OK to make Mistakes!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Tomomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
【On Maternity Leave】🗣️ Natural Japanese | Business Professional | Top school Graduate | English OK🌸
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
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Mako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Finished the basics? Start using Japanese in real conversation 🪄 | 14+ yrs exp | English support
- Native
- 14 yrs · 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
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Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏅You can learn here with a qualified and experienced professional teacher!✅English is available
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
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Junko
Nativeitalki · Japan
中国語が話せる経験豊富な有資格日本語講師
- Native
- 20 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$24/h
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Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Through Trends, Culture & Topics That Make You Curious!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
HARUKA
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese a a lot! たくさんお話しましょう。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Yohei
Nativeitalki · Japan
【もっと自然な日本語へ🗣️】AIとネイティブ講師の私のダブルサポート！楽しく効率的に会話力を上げていきましょう🙌
- Native
- 2 yrs · 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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chizuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am a nationally certified professional with over 20 years of experience.
- Native
- 20 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
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sakura
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師国家資格保有 / 日本語学校 2002~ / italki 2022~/ビジネス日本語 2024~/外国籍児童生徒支援 2026~
- Native
- 23 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$28/h
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Nanna
Nativeitalki · Japan
Traditional Japanese culture, Washoku, and wonderful time-honored tools
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Yoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
what is your enjoyment ? cooking? traveling? driving? music? parenting? etc.. Let's talk together !!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.00/h
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Mari
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 4 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Tomo
Nativeitalki · Japan
English & Basic Russian Support
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (19)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
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MIE
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Active Teacher at Gov-School, Real expertise & big love for dedicated learners!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +2
- ★ 4.9 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
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Sumika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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優作
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者大歓迎！英語でサポートできる日本語ネイティブ講師 Beginners Welcome! Native Japanese Tutor with English Support
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
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Daiki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Sam
Nativeitalki · Japan
🔰 Beginner-Friendly + Fluent English Support! 🌸
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Atsushi
Nativeitalki · Japan
バーチャルマップを使った日本文化旅行レッスンが人気。そして日本生活を目指す人のために、長年の社会経験で培ったビジネス会話レッスンをしています。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$17/h
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やすこ
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you don't understand, it's OK, I'll support you until you can speak Japanese without problems.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,516 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 985 | $22 | $16–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 786 | $12 | $8.53–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 266 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 32 | $51 | $45–$73 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $52 | $40–$62 | 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, 6555 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4723 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1832 tutors
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,461 / 6,824
Taiwan165 / 6,824
China158 / 6,824
South Korea82 / 6,824
Hong Kong SAR China56 / 6,824
United States40 / 6,824
Italy19 / 6,824
Brazil16 / 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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