Kyo
Nativeitalki · China
在日12年，自学日语N1满分合格
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Japanese speakers teaching online
4,190 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
4,190
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,689 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Lin
Nativeitalki · Japan
Lin.K 🌹 Japanese teacher📚fluency in daily conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Riri
Nativeitalki · Japan
教科書では教えてくれない本当の日本語を学びましょう! 関西弁もしゃべりますLet’s learn real Japanese. I can also teach the Kansai dialect!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Momoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏆 JLPT & Conversation | ~20 Years of Professional Experience | 99% Japanese — No English Needed! Hi
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$30/h
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Marina
Nativeitalki · Japan
3月1日から、しばらく産休・育休に入ります。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
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Taya
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s immerse ourselves in a world of only Japanese .Want to use Japanese at work？Study together!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
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Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a former nursery teacher.I will teach gently. Adults and children are welcome！
- Native
- 27 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$12/h
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miwa
Nativeitalki · Japan
【한국어 가능】韓国語ができる日本語の先生｜韓国の語学院で3年間勤務
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
$23/h
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Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
たくさん話しましょう！Let's talk and talk and talk!
- Native
- 36 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
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Ayano
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 84% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Hiromi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher for Beginners – Learn at a Gentle Pace🇯🇵✨
- Native
- 36 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Rieko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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kazu
Nativeitalki · Japan
I learned how to teach Japanese in Japan and the United States.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 4.5 (8)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Chisako
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 はじめての日本語も安心｜現 役日本語学校教師がやさしくサポートします！
- Native
- 19 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Takako
Nativeitalki · Japan
表現力を広げる会話中心の日本語レッスン🗣️+18年のビジネス経験でサポート！
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$60/h
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Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher|English Support Included|Feedback after every lesson📝✨
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️ Friendly Japanese tutor | リラックスして話せる😊 No pressure & natural conversation practice 💬
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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ana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-friendly 🌸 Real Japanese conversation 🇯🇵 English support available ✨
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
本間友香
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$10/h
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Nana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your Japanese Journey Starts Here 🇯🇵 😊 | 🌱Beginner–Advanced | GENKI / QUARTET/JLPT and more🌸
- Native
- 45 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$23/h
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Aiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
フランス語OK！カフェのようにお茶をしながら、楽しくリラックスして日本語でおしゃべりしましょう！
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Conversation-focused Japanese Lessons for Intermediate to Advanced Learners
- Native
- 33 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Melissa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese teacher with C1 level of English and 7+ years of business experience
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$14/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, 3947 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1899 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 4,190 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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