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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.

Misaki

Misaki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Real conversation, real Japanese 🗣️💬 Let’s practice Japanese in a relaxed and friendly space 🇯🇵

Native
23 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Tomoya

Tomoya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

UK born Japanese Native teacher. With over 18 years of experience living in Japan. Fluent in English

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kenta

Kenta

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Practical Japanese for Study, Work & Life in Japan 日本で学ぶ・働く・暮らすための実践的な日本語

Native
8 lessons
Other certificate
English +3
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
MISHIRO

MISHIRO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
azu

azu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Konnichiwa! I'm certificated teaching Japanese Lessons for beginner to master.

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
emiko

emiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

楽しく話せるあなたの日本語パートナー!!

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Ellie

Ellie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
鼓夏

鼓夏

JapanNative

italki · Japan

まちがえても大丈夫 ❕ 私は、ゆっくり・わかりやすく話します ❣ 楽しく会話しよう!

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Shion

Shion

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
Mina

Mina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
5 years teaching
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
eri

eri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

あなたの日本語を試したい人、お話に来てください!フリートークが得意なわたしがお待ちしています✨

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Masu

Masu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

▶︎ A multipassionate entrepreneur Japanese tutor

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Saeka

Saeka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

12年の経験がある日本語教師

Native
12 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
yumi

yumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese for Beginners | Build a Strong Foundation & Confidence

Native
10 yrs · 14 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
K

K

JapanNative

italki · Japan

私のレッスンでは、基本的に教科書は使いません。 私の作成した動画を元に、レッスンを行なっていきます。 そして、あなたの日本語を伸ばすのは【好奇心】です! あなたの興味が赴くままに、日本語を楽しんでい

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
仲田恵里佳

仲田恵里佳

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced Teacher💪English OK!Never Get Bored😎🔥Beginners are welcome🌸

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Japanese Conversation for Beginners & Travelers

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mori

Mori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miyu

Miyu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Akiharu

Akiharu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Chisato

Chisato

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Real Japanese from a Japanese Language School Teacher!

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Naru

Naru

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Teacher 🎓 Friendly Practice! Talk about travel & hiking! ✈️🏔️ (Beginners Welcome 😊)

Native
6 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Chiaki

Chiaki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語の時間😊🎌🌸한국어OK! / Bahasa Indonesia OK!

Native
4 years teaching
Teaching degree
Korean +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki2,150$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo265from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap76$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus58$34$26–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant34$54$45–$785.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt8$53$41–$635.0★No trial lessons60 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,462 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,828
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 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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