FUTO
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Page language: English
6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
4,995 of the 6,828 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
4,995
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,029 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Saki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
Koki
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語初めての方からレベルアップ試験対策まで対応します
- Native
- 4 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$9.50/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
矢澤あねら
Nativeitalki · Japan
ゼロから始める初心者のあなた！資格所有講師と一緒に”たのしく”学ぼう
- Native
- 2 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$45/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $25
YUSUKE
Nativeitalki · Japan
Natural Japanese for Beginners | English Support & Real Conversation
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Amy
Nativeitalki · Japan
From podcasts to YouTube: real Japanese, not just textbooks! Fun lessons at your pace♡
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
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Kate
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | English🇬🇧 & Español🇪🇸 OK | Beginner Friendly
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Yuno
Nativeitalki · Japan
Bilingual Japanese Tutor (10 years in 🇨🇦 ) | Real conversation with your interest✨🎤📚
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Mizuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵 日本語ネイティブ講師 | 5年間の塾講師経験
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Masahide
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 3 Years of Teaching Experience
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Kei
Nativeitalki · Japan
Registered Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years' Experience
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Sora
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Kinako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Kinako🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners Welcome!
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Yumiko.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor Taking You from Complete Beginner to Confident Japanese Speaker
- Native
- 5 yrs · 4 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Keisuke
Nativeitalki · Japan
🤝 あなたに寄り添う日本語コーチ 🇯🇵 英語でのサポートも可能 🗣️ 一人ひとりの目標に合わせた学習プランと継続サポートで、ネイティブコーチがあなたのマインドと行動を変える 🔥
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B2–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
📚420時間日本語教師養成講座修了✨ 教科書の日本語から、ネイティブが使う自然な日本語へ🇯🇵 会話力を伸ばすフレンドリーな日本語講師です😊
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 33% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
KANA
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Yui
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner friendly Japanese, Relaxed conversation Practice
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Misako
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Ayami
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Friendly Japanese Teacher | Beginner & Travel Japanese | English Support
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Ayane
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Hiromi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn clearly, speak naturally. Japanese Logic in English.
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Yumiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Hiroko
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
Multilingual Language Teacher (EN/JP/中文/廣東話) with 5+ Years of Teaching Experience ⭐
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- None listed
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$60/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $30
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 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 $28, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
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, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 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
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828- Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 6,828
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,995 native speakers.
Across 6,560 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 12, 2026
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