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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

3,329 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

May

May

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (86)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yusei

Yusei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (86)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
RIZA

RIZA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

アニメ&漫画大好きな日本語教師です!/Sou apaixonado por anime&manga/I am passionate about anime and manga!

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +1
★ 5.0 (86)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kaho

Kaho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

初学者歓迎!Beginners Welcome! Débutants bienvenus ! ¡Se aceptan principiantes!

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +5
★ 5.0 (85)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

資格を持った日本語教師です。I have Japanese teaching qualifications.

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (85)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Azumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

★フリートーク/履歴書・ESのアドバイス/面接の練習(模擬面接)★

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (86)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Sora

Sora

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Beginners in Japanese are welcome! I'm qualified Japanese teacher.

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (85)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Top 1% Japanese Language Teacher on italki 2022/【10年】日本語の先生「自分のことばで話そう😊」/N5-N1文法、会話、読解、JLPTの勉強

Native
9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (85)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
関純子

関純子

JapanNative

italki · Japan

English and Japanese teacher for 10years.子供英語教室10年目、小学校で日本語指導員もしています。

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (84)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Misao

Misao

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Currently fully booked | 1,100+ lessons with Rhythm & Confidence| for SPEAKING,Travel,Business!⛷⛄️🌸

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (84)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mina

Mina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native Japanese tutor

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (84)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
KIKO

KIKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Lessons to be able to speak Japanese with a patient teacher🗾

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +5
★ 5.0 (84)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kei

Kei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I'm a professional Japanese teacher, traveled for 104 countries! Now live in Osaka Japan.

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (84)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

ERICA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

"Fun😊 NIHONGO communication". You will definitely gain confidence after the class!

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (86)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nao

Nao

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional Japanese teacher with Chinese support. Grammar, university admissions, and interviews.

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (85)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Marika

Marika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨Go beyond textbooks and speak real Japanese.✨

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (87)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ellie

Ellie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

📚Confused by similar Japanese? I help you understand the difference clearly

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (83)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Masumi

Masumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸Tailor-made lesson🌸Friendly, easy to talk to, and patient teacher!

Native
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (83)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Mana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Genki & Intermediate lessons | French speakers welcome |Check out my students' reviews!

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (82)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
RIKO

RIKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Top 1% Japanese Teacher on italki ★ 10 Years of Experience at Japanese Language Schools

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +4
★ 5.0 (83)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

SoSo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Comprehensive courses with up-to-date methods🧑‍🎓

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (81)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
SAKI

SAKI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

私は人事経験があるので就活やビジネス日本語のレッスンもできます。

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (81)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Aya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Travelling to Japan? Beginners welcome! CELTA certified trilingual teacher

Native
1,000+ lessons
CELTA · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (81)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

★I’ve been teaching Japanese professionally in Tokyo since 2013 YouTube→Yuka-Nami Japaneasy Channel

Native
12 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (81)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • 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 / FindTutors1,516$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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