Yui
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Casual free talk in Japanese
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
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Page language: English
5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
3,545 of the 5,560 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 $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
3,545
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,169 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Emiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Emiko Native de Tokyo 🌸よろしくおねがいします。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$28/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Grace
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟Love English Listening 📚
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Rurina
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 90% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Beginners
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Jeffy
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語・韓国語・英語が話せる日本語教師です！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B2–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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Airi
NativeAmazingTalker · Mexico
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$5.28/h
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Machi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Miho
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
📒English explanation
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Nagisa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher🌸 Let's enjoy talking about Music, Food & Movies!｜初心者歓迎！楽しく自然な日本語を学びましょう！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 4.9 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1 –C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
I'm
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|JLPT N1
- Native
- 46 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Masa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Safe Place for All🌈 | 会話練習 | 間違い訂正 | 生きた日本語 | 毎回新しい単語・表現
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.9 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Toto
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🍀Conversation🍀Beginner🍀K-POP
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Sam
Nativeitalki · Japan
🔰 Beginner-Friendly + Fluent English Support! 🌸
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Yudai
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Shiho.G
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese like chatting with a friend—relaxed, natural, and mistakes always welcome!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
"Kae"Certified
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Advanced conversation class🏢
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 4.7 (7)
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Nozomi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese｜All Levels Welcome🌸
- Native
- 21 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Go
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
NAOKI
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💼 Japanese for work | Zero OK
- Native
- 30 lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Akane
Nativeitalki · Japan
スイス🇨🇭から こんにちは！Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence | English🇺🇸 🇩🇪Ok👍
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Specialized
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
International School teacher 📘
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Mako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Finished the basics? Start using Japanese in real conversation 🪄 | 14+ yrs exp | English support
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 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 $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 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, 54 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560- South Korea63 / 5,560
- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 3,545 native speakers.
Across 5,318 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 $5.00. 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 September 29, 2026
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