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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 ９年 | 大学受験国語９年目💼
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/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
MIKA
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️ Speak Japanese with Confidence | Practical Conversation Lessons 🇯🇵
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Daiki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Chika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Even if you have zero Japanese,no problem!With both Chinese & English support,I'll teach you clearly
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
MATCHY
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🖍️JLPT🖍️Business Japanese…etc
- Native
- 16 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Mayumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese | Kids & Adults | 21+ yrs | Your Pace, Your Progress, Your Confidence 🌸
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$27/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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Mikiko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎈Conversational & Eiken🎈
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
chie
Nativeitalki · Japan
関西弁も教えれますよ！ I can also teach Kansai dialect ;)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Junko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10years+experience
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Rino
Nativeitalki · Japan
フレンドリーで、話しやすい日本語の先生♪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Mackie
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
★Eiken speaking preparation★
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Kiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher to boost listening & speaking! 国家資格を持つ日本語教師による【聞く＆話す力】を育てるリアル日本語会話レッスン！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
AYUMI
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Hobby🎌Fun Japanese!
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Eri
Nativeitalki · Japan
Tokyo Native 🗼| Beginner Friendly ☺️| Conversation & Travel Japanese 💬🇯🇵
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Eita
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Master English Conversation
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Ippei
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly &Flexible. にほんごをまなぼう、にほんごでまなぼう。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $25
Asuka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation | Business | Kids
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Nika24
Nativeitalki · Japan
40 MY ORIGINAL CONVERSATION TOPICS ❘ Speak REAL Japanese 🇯🇵
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.99
Chiaki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 11 yrs Experience | Conversa
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
MIHARU
Nativeitalki · Japan
Auf deutsch kannst du Japanisch lernen :)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- German +3
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Zusshi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓JHS school teacher📝TOEIC870🔥
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Sae
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's Learn real Japanese with full English support and start speaking from day one!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (13)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Eunjin
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
I will make fun class.
- Native
- 32 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$38/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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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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