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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.

KEITA

KEITA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🏆Top 1% | 21yr Ex-Defense Ministry Official | Licensed 5yr Private School Teacher | Group Teacher

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (125)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Machi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 👶

Native
7 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ayako

Ayako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Beginners Welcome! Relaxed Japanese & JLPT Sprint | 18+ Yrs Exp | Friendly Mentor ✨

Native
18 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (123)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Koji

Koji

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

✨ Conversational Japanese 🗣

Native
7 yrs · 14 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Hisayo

Hisayo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

All level students are welcome😊✨

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (123)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Suzu

Suzu

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

👩‍🏫 Kids English | Conversatio

Native
7 years teaching
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Karin

Karin

JapanNative

italki · Japan

★「やさしいにほんご」をつかいます!こども・学生(がくせい)・おとな向けの、わかりやすいレッスンです★

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (124)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Taku先生

Taku先生

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎈Conversational🎈Oral English

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

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

KANAKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

楽しい授業で上達が早い!ゼロ初級から上級者まで!中文OK!

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (125)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Rumiko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

grammar /speaking /EIKEN test

Native
1 lessons
None listed
German +5
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

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

Kei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (122)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Masaya

Masaya

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 11 yrs Experience | Conversa

Native
11 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kyoko

Kyoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (123)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
中村恵理子

中村恵理子

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 8 yrs Experience | Kids Engl

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tachika

Tachika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (123)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Daon

Daon

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

✨ Beyond Textbook Korean

Native
New tutor
None listed
Korean +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Asami

Asami

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Stop worrying about your Japanese! My English is not perfect either😂Let's learn and laugh together

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (125)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Nao

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation💎grammar💎beginners

Native
2 yrs · 2 lessons
None listed
English +6
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yasuko

Yasuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

All Levels Welcome! 初級者〜上級者まで歓迎! 各程度歡迎!

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (124)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Eileen

Eileen

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Chinese Fun🎉|Fundamentals😊

Native
1 lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yurika

Yurika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

October calendar is fully open! Let's start your journey together!

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (125)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Rayza

Rayza

PeruNative

AmazingTalker · Peru

🗣 日本語会話|旅行 ✈️

Native
7 yrs · 2 lessons
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Misako

Misako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Empathetic, experienced teacher for dedicated learners seeking real progress in Japanese

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (119)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
近藤恵理

近藤恵理

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🗣 Oral English | Business

Native
7 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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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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