Asamiko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$9.24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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
Haruka.O
Nativeitalki · Japan
間違えてもOK！楽しく日本語を練習しましょう☆
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
唐
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Lily
Nativeitalki · Japan
Most Friendly Sensei☺️ Anime OTAKU!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
西川清蘭
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 日本語会話 | ビジネス日本語 💼
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Aya
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Kind & Patient Kyoto-born Teacher🌸
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
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Konoha
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Registered Japanese Teacher
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
MIYA
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 For Beginner to Upper-Intermediate Learners｜Certified & Active School Teacher｜Eng OK 🌸
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Hiroko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Conversat
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Boost your confidence through fun Japanese conversation🎍
- Native
- 41 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Rai
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Ayaha
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟You don't need perfect Japanese. Making mistakes is part of learning!🌟
- Native
- 22 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Shizuko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Japanese | Conversational ✈️
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Nanako
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語OK🙆♀️＆フルタイム】 初心者〜ビジネスレベルまで自然な日本語が身につくレッスンで大好評！落ち着いた雰囲気＆あなたのペースで着実に成長したい方大歓迎です🔥
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
Masayo
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak, practice and grow 🎌
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Tsukasa
Nativeitalki · Japan
No time? No problem. Improve your Japanese in 30 minutes a day.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
nana
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Runa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Lets make your dreams come true! あなたの将来の夢・目標を一緒に叶えましょう！
- Native
- 27 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
笑理
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$9.24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Risa
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Your Safe Space to Practice | English Support Available🌸
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Tim
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 31 yrs Experience | Conversa
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
金津優太
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Mandarin
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
nterpreter / Custom Lessons
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語、楽しんで身につけよう！ Let's learn Japanese in a fun and effective way!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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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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