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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.

まいこ

まいこ

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Natural & Confident Japanese! 🗣️ Friendly Conversation Practice for Intermediate Learners

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Satoko

Satoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本の航空会社で7年間、客室乗務員(Cabin crew)として海外や国内線で勤務しました。沢山の人とお話をした経験があり、他国の文化を学ぶことが大好きです。初めて日本語を学ぶ方も安心してください☺️

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miyu

Miyu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

2yrs experience 🌸 Elevate your Japanese with a tailored learning experience

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Chie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Relax chat room🤗 Step up from Real Communication. Beginner Friendly lesson/ Travel🎌

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chiharu

Chiharu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌻あなたの「話したい」気持ちを大切にレッスンします🌻N5/N4レベルの方大歓迎です

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
庄司優子

庄司優子

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語で楽しくお話ししましょう! まちがってもだいじょうぶ!Let’s have fun learning Japanese through conversations! 🎉

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Ruko.M

Ruko.M

JapanNative

italki · Japan

初級から上級まであなたのニーズに合った楽しいレッスン! Fun lessons tailored to your needs, from beginner to advanced levels!

Native
25 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

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

Mayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese | Kids & Adults | 21+ yrs | Your Pace, Your Progress, Your Confidence 🌸

Native
21 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Tomo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
3 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kurumi

Kurumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

音楽のように日本語のリズムを教えることができるプロ講師

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
よつば

よつば

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese for Adult Beginners | 800+ Lessons | Step-by-Step Grammar

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Eri

Eri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Tokyo Native 🗼| Beginner Friendly ☺️| Conversation & Travel Japanese 💬🇯🇵

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
小川幸宣

小川幸宣

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語能力試験 JLPTのN1,N2,N3に合格できる。BJTビジネス日本語能力テストで高得点を取れる。日本語中級と上級の人と自由な日本語で会話する楽しいレッスン。京都出身の私が観光案内もします。

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Ayumi

Ayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
49 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
MIKI

MIKI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

JAPANESE Conversation--- for Beginner to intermediate

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
44 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
German +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Keiko

Keiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified friendly Japanese teacher :)

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +4
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Shunta

Shunta

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Visual Lessons with iPad & Apple Pencil + Personalized Homework (checked together) = Step-by-Step 📈

Native
3 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sae

Sae

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's Learn real Japanese with full English support and start speaking from day one!

Native
3 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Chihomi

Chihomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

English Support available :) Japanese for Beginners & Intermediate | Travel | JLPT | Conversation

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Niki

Niki

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Bilingual Japanese Teacher with a variety of lessons available to learners of many levels

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
OTA

OTA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

ゲーム開発・作曲・メンズ美容・ファッション好きな日本人 | Japanese guy into game dev, mens beauty & fashion

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 74% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Shiho

Shiho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

オンライン講師として2,000時間以上の経験があります🐼

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Wakako

Wakako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Sensei★Conversation practice! Beginners are welcomed! I can help you in English! 楽しく話しましょう!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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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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