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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

4,995 of the 6,828 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
4,995
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Kotoko

Kotoko

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Wanna travel to Japan? Or watch anime without subtitles? Let's learn Japanese!

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuki K.

Yuki K.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

フォト俳句・短歌・川柳で気持ちを伝えよう

Native
3 lessons
None listed
German +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
An chan

An chan

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

タイ文字を書いたり読んだりできるようになると、世界が変わります。 独学ではなかなか学ぶことの難しいタイ文字を、できるだけやさしくお教えします。

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Airi O

Airi O

MexicoNative

Cafetalk · Mexico

Fun and interactive Spanish lessons designed especially for young learners!

Native
1 lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mayu SANO

Mayu SANO

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本語の文章を添削します。

Native
50+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Teacher YUMEMI

Teacher YUMEMI

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

We study hiragana, katakana, greetings, and Japanese used in daily life.Review lessons are always welcome!

Native
3 yrs · 22 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Yuma_S

Yuma_S

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

まだまだ遅くない!中学英語の基礎文法をゼロから楽しく学ぼう

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Hayoung_Eiko

Hayoung_Eiko

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Would you like to enjoy a casual free talk session with me? Camera OFF is also OK! (If you’d prefer the camera off, please let me know in your request.)

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Korean +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ayumi.H

Ayumi.H

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

いろいろな話題について話そう!

Native
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Coco_KaigoNihongo

Coco_KaigoNihongo

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

20分、かいわのクラスです。 リラックスして、たくさんはなしましょう。

Native
17 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Mei.8

Mei.8

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

This is my motto on study languages. What you like × Language you study So let's talk about it if there is someone who love travel and Japan.

Native
4 lessons
None listed
Korean +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tamaki Izumi

Tamaki Izumi

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Boost your confidence with useful phrases for clarification and confirmation in both daily life and business!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

SHOKOsan

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

N2試験に合格する力をつけるだけでなく、日常にも使える日本語を身に付ける様に、たくさんの例文を使って練習していきます

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Marling.YE

Marling.YE

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

にほんごのぶんしょうをチェックします!文法のまちがいなどのせつめいつき! 15文まで。

Native
6 yrs · 26 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
KOH.

KOH.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let’s have a relaxed conversation in Japanese about the things you love — cars, motorcycles, travel, and more!

Native
1 lessons
None listed
Chinese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C1

Taikou

Taikou

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

暮らしやすい生活のために、、、 For a commfortable life

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kanna.O

Kanna.O

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Conversation, Grammar, Travel Japanese, JLPT, or Free Talk! Learn the Japanese You Need Most Right Now.

Native
5 yrs · 1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Mainha

Mainha

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Planning a trip to Japan? Learn easy and useful Japanese for restaurants, hotels, shopping, and asking for directions. Let's practice together so you can enjoy…

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Ken. K

Ken. K

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let's learn real-life Japanese from the characters' dialogue.

Native
3 yrs · 1 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Satoko A

Satoko A

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

I will introduce various Japanese expressions used in the workplace.

Native
5 yrs · 1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

ASAMIsan

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Only 15 minutes! Build your confidence and make speaking Japanese a daily habit!

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
easy to talk NISHIKO

easy to talk NISHIKO

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

15-minute Japanese conversation practice. Camera off is OK, and English support is available. No set topic—talk about anything you like, such as daily life, fo…

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • 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 / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo265from $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
Wyzant34$54$45–$785.0★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$53$41–$635.0★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, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 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, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 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
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,462 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,828
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,828

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,995 native speakers.

Across 6,560 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 12, 2026

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