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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

4,990 of the 6,824 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
4,990
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

3,333 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Yohei

Yohei

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

As an active Japanese teacher working in California, I will provide classes that are full of smile!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (138)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Konoha

Konoha

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 Registered Japanese Teacher

Native
2 yrs · 2 lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
yukiko.k

yukiko.k

JapanNative

italki · Japan

⭐Nationally Qualified Japanese Teacher⭐ いっしょに たのしく べんきょうしましょう!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (139)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ryuki

Ryuki

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Let’s Conversational Japanese😊

Native
7 yrs · 1 lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Kent

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語教育能力検定試験と英検準1級にに合格している日本語教師です

Native
15 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (139)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Simon

Simon

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Conversation to all level

Native
3 yrs · 12 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches C1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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西村洋平

西村洋平

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I train Japanese teachers — and I teach Japanese at all levels!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (138)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
High

High

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Oral|Beginner|Hobby

Native
10 yrs · 8 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
masako

masako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

"Not just a language teacher, but your Japanese culture consultant."🤗

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (149)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
"

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JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Oral|Hobby

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mizuki

Mizuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

「会話のレベルアップ」と「JLPT対策」が得意な国家資格あり、営業職経験ありの認定講師!一生懸命、本気で、でも楽しくフレンドリーに✨ダンス・食べること・アニメが好きです!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (136)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ryota先生

Ryota先生

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎌日本語の先生📚基礎から上級まで🗣️会話力UP🚀

Native
3 yrs · 5 lessons
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Yuuki

Yuuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Polyglot from Japan, I can help your language learning journey!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (137)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Haruka

Haruka

SingaporeNative

AmazingTalker · Singapore

Conversation/Free talk/hobby

Native
27 lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Dash

Dash

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌈🇨🇳🇯🇵Bilingual🤓customized👀professional☺️high quality🤩fun

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (135)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Nami

Nami

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

中国語OK HSK6级

Native
1 lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Mayu

Mayu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語講師|台湾在住3.5年|中国語OK|会話特化|初心者歓迎

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (136)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ayako

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Living in Taiwan😁TOEIC 825😁

Native
13 lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Reino

Reino

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certificated Japanese Teacher with 6 years of Experience / Profesora licenciada con experiencias

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (136)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuya

Yuya

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

beginner Japaneses/Free talk

Native
22 lessons
None listed
Indonesian +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
山下明美

山下明美

JapanNative

italki · Japan

10 Years of International Experience Teaching and Communicating in English & Spanish

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (138)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tatsuhide

Tatsuhide

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

✈️ Professional Japanese

Native
2 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Hiro

Hiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

2000+ lessons.Upgrade Japanese via art,psychology,research& coaching. Univ/Grad/Job interview& prep!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +4
★ 4.9 (147)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
岩本尚美

岩本尚美

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Basic|Beginner

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

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

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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 / FindTutors1,516$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker985$22$16–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk786$12$8.53–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo266from $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
Wyzant32$51$45–$735.0★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$52$40–$625.0★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, 6555 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4723 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1832 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, 1514 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 985 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.53 and $15, 785 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
$51Middle 50% between $45 and $73, 32 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $62, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,461 / 6,824
  • TaiwanTaiwan165 / 6,824
  • ChinaChina158 / 6,824
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,824
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China56 / 6,824
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,824
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,824
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,824

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,990 native speakers.

Across 6,555 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 13, 2026

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