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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.

Rin

Rin

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Make Mistakes, Speak More, Have Fun✨

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Runa

Runa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

한국어 가능/ English Lesson Available 怖がらずにまずは始めてみましょう!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chieko

Chieko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Natural Japanese with an Osaka Native 🇯🇵Conversation,Travel & Daily Japanese/English Support

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (KANSAI) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rie

Rie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨Lots of Speaking Practice|Tailor-Made Lessons|Express Yourself Naturally|Beginners-Friendly

Native
50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Haruki

Haruki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

初心者から大人まで大歓迎🎉|22歳オンライン日本語教師👩🏻‍🏫東京在住|英語でのサポート可能!

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

KEISUKE

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Osaka-BOY, travel-loving tutor|Learn natural Japanese through relaxed conversation

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Ashley

Ashley

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Master Real-Life Japanese with a Certified Japanese Teacher👩‍🏫📚Conversational/JLPT++👨‍🎓

Native
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Misato.S

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Fun friendly conversation lessons

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 90% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Tomomi

Tomomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly and patient certified Japanese teacher based in the UK 🇬🇧

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ryoma

Ryoma

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I can support you learn Japanese in English and Spanish

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 89% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tomoya

Tomoya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Boost Your Japanese Skills with Custom Lessons Just for You!

Native
12 yrs · 100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

KAWASHIMA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

大学や日本語学校で6年間の指導経験 6 years of teaching experience at a university or Japanese language school

Native
6 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Burmese +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Maho

Maho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Qualified🥇Let's have a fun conversation in Japanese✨

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
ORIE.D

ORIE.D

JapanNative

italki · Japan

English-Japanese translator but also teaching Japanese

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ayuko

Ayuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

★いっしょに楽しく勉強しよう!Let's study together!★

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ayami

Ayami

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
MAMI

MAMI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese for Beginners & JLPT — Support in English & Korean!

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Taka

Taka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I’m back on italki this year!!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 91% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Haruka.O

Haruka.O

JapanNative

italki · Japan

間違えてもOK!楽しく日本語を練習しましょう☆

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Lynne

Lynne

FranceNative

italki · France

Natural Japanese Conversation Practice with a Native Speaker

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Aya

Aya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Kind & Patient Kyoto-born Teacher🌸

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
MIYA

MIYA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 For Beginner to Upper-Intermediate Learners|Certified & Active School Teacher|Eng OK 🌸

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Satoko

Satoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Natural Japanese for Everyday Life!

Native
14 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ayaha

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌟 Want to speak more natural Japanese? Let’s actually TALK! 🌟

Native
46 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (9)
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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