Jacky
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✈️Conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
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Page language: English
5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
3,470 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
3,470
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
3,470 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Seikot
NativeCafetalk · Japan
上級者におススメ！ もっと知識を深めたい方、古文に挑戦してみてはいかが？
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Masa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Safe Place for All🌈 | 会話練習 | 間違い訂正 | 生きた日本語 | 毎回新しい単語・表現
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.9 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Aya O.
NativePreply · Japan
Let's chat a lot in a relaxed atmosphere, just like at a café! ☕️
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Lisa
NativeAmazingTalker · China
"Master Chinese: Daily
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +8
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
akko.sato
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの不得意な日本語の単語はありませんか？アナウンサーのアドバイスで１レッスンにつき１単語の発音向上を目指しましょう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- German +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
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Sam
Nativeitalki · Japan
🔰 Beginner-Friendly + Fluent English Support! 🌸
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Hisashi Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Conversation-Focused Japanese | English Support OK | Relaxed & Practical Lessons ☕️ Speak More, Sound More Natural 🗣️
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$44/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
Rie
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸日本で働くための就労支援🌸JLPT N2,N1😊
- Native
- 38 lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches B1–B2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Rie N.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味（きょうみ）のあることから日本語（にほんご）を学（まな）びましょう！ 日本の有名人（ゆうめいじん）、文化（ぶんか）、観光地 （かんこうち）、季節（きせつ）のことなど。
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Shiho.G
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese like chatting with a friend—relaxed, natural, and mistakes always welcome!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Isshin G.
NativePreply · Japan
Professional teacher! Summer-Only Students Are Welcome! 👍 Certified Teacher | English OK!! | Special method A professional Japanese teacher will create persona…
- Native
- 4 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.50
"Hana
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic Grammar ＆ Speaking
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Miko.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
継続は力なり。短い時間で毎日日本語会話をしたいあなたにピッタリ！
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Atsushi
Nativeitalki · Japan
バーチャルマップを使った日本文化旅行レッスンが人気。そして日本生活を目指す人のために、長年の社会経験で培ったビジネス会話レッスンをしています。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Akemi T.
NativePreply · Japan
🎀I'll do my best to support you, so you can enjoy learning Japanese while keeping your goal of speaking Japanese at the heart of our lessons. 💪Let's work toget…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Asuka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
12 yrs teaching Experiences 🌟
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A2–B1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Sumire
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ネイティブレベル・ビジネスシーンで日本語が話したい、理解したい方向けのレッスンです。 リクエスト時に「これができるようになりたい」と目標を教えて下さい。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Go
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Nao M.
NativePreply · Japan
🗻Passionate & Practical Japanese Tutor | Master Foundations with a Logical Edge for self-learners⛩️
- Native
- 3 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Yuuko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Korean Ba
- Native
- 43 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Miyuki.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
If you don't know which lesson is better ,Please ask me in this counseling. (First time only)
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Akane
Nativeitalki · Japan
スイス🇨🇭から こんにちは！Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence | English🇺🇸 🇩🇪Ok👍
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Keiko N.
NativePreply · Japan
Build your speaking skills with fun! Japanese lessons for all levels, travel, anime, daily conversation & Kansai dialect. Practical, personalized lessons you c…
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
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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, 3230 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2088 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 3,470 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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