Waka
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸日本語って楽しい!!🌸初心者🔰OK！まちがえたってだいじょうぶ！たくさん話して会話になれよう！
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
4,114 of the 6,091 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 $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
4,114
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,008 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Masumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly and Supportive Teacher 🌸 Perfect for Beginners & JLPT Prep!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Risa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese in a comfortable way and watch your skills grow! 🇯🇵
- Native
- 42 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Nagisa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 10+ years Exp | Improve Your Speaking Fast
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$22/h
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Chihaya
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese step by step in a relaxed and supportive way
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Nahomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Native Japanese Teacher | 6+ Years Experience | Speak Naturally
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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Misa
Nativeitalki · Japan
有資格で約10年いろいろな学習者の方とレッスンをしてきました！
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 4.8 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
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Seiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Women Only 🐣Beginners welcome! 🗣️Daily conversation practice ✈️ Travel Prep
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.2 (5)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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Koko
Nativeitalki · Japan
初級からJLPT対策まで。8年のティーチング経験で、使える日本語を楽しくサポートします！
- Native
- 8 yrs · 14 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 85% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
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Yumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese Confidently 🌸 Adult Beginners–Intermediate | 1,500+ Lessons ✨| English Support
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
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Isaac
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 43 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 86% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Nami
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Let's Talk Instead of Just Memorizing!|Spanish OK| I'm a Japanese living in Mexico 😊
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
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Kanae's
Nativeitalki · Japan
年齢・国籍・性別問わず５００名以上もの人たちに楽しくてカジュアルなレッスンを楽しんでいただきました！
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 88% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Kohei
Nativeitalki · Netherlands
Chill but Effective Japanese Lessons 🎯 | Beginner to Advanced | Real Results
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Miyako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation & Pronunciation | Learn Japanese through Songs 🎵
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Satoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation | Calm & Confidence Building 🌿
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s graduate from not feeling confident speaking 🎓Speak from your first lesson ✨｜English OK 🌸
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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RISA
Nativeitalki · Japan
オーストラリアで日本語と弓道を教えています
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Momoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly lessons for beginners to advanced learners—focus on real-life Japanese!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Umi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Want to Work, Study, or Live in Japan?
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Haru
Nativeitalki · Japan
気楽に日本語で会話しよう！間違えても自信がなくても大丈夫😊 Have Fun & Relaxed Japanese Conversation with a Patient Tutor
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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RUNA
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s improve your Japanese through fun and relaxed conversations!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Akino
Nativeitalki · Japan
Immersive Japanese lessons with plenty of Japanese exposure
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Naoki
Nativeitalki · Japan
I've worked as a tutor in a cram school for about 6 years and have much experience teaching students
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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, 5846 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3871 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1975 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1635 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 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, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 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
- Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
Italy15 / 6,091
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,114 native speakers.
Across 5,846 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 $5.50. 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 30, 2026
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