Ishitani
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese | Bu
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +5
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
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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
Kyo
Nativeitalki · China
在日12年，自学日语N1满分合格
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Ayuri
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Clear & Friendly Japanese✨
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Lin
Nativeitalki · Japan
Lin.K 🌹 Japanese teacher📚fluency in daily conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Keiko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner Friendly 😊
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Riri
Nativeitalki · Japan
教科書では教えてくれない本当の日本語を学びましょう! 関西弁もしゃべりますLet’s learn real Japanese. I can also teach the Kansai dialect!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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Ken
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💬 Conversational English 🎯
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Momoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏆 JLPT & Conversation | ~20 Years of Professional Experience | 99% Japanese — No English Needed! Hi
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Haru15yrs
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation/JLPT N1/Business
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- 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 $1.10
Marina
Nativeitalki · Japan
3月1日から、しばらく産休・育休に入ります。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Let's
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teaching Japanese in Center
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Taya
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s immerse ourselves in a world of only Japanese .Want to use Japanese at work？Study together!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
AKO
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😄Easy to use simple Japanese😊
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a former nursery teacher.I will teach gently. Adults and children are welcome！
- Native
- 27 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kento
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌱Beginner✏️Grammar 📘JLPT
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
miwa
Nativeitalki · Japan
【한국어 가능】韓国語ができる日本語の先生｜韓国の語学院で3年間勤務
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
standard
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner Standard Speaking
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
たくさん話しましょう！Let's talk and talk and talk!
- Native
- 36 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Tiki
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Grammar & Conversation✨
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Ayano
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 84% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Mami
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🀄 Conversational Chinese 🗣
- Native
- 1 lessons
- 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 $5.50
Hiromi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Yuki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
kazu
Nativeitalki · Japan
I learned how to teach Japanese in Japan and the United States.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 4.5 (8)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$14/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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