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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

2,470 of the 4,276 Japanese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $19 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $3.82. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$19/h
Median / hour
$13–$29
Typical range
$3.82
Trial lesson
2,470
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Tomoko

Tomoko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Bachelor of Industrial Design and I am a native Japanese speaker.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (13,363)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Kohei

Kohei

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have reviewed the introduction. Here is the revised version that adheres to the provided criteria.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (13,741)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Yukiko M

Yukiko M

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I lived in Toronto, Canada for over a decade.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (13,208)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Takayo Y

Takayo Y

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I lived in England for 17 years, including my time as a student.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (12,378)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Maki

Maki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I have a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Culture and lived in the United States for about six years.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (11,930)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Kuni

Kuni

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I moved to Seattle after graduating from high school in Japan to study.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (10,452)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

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Kaori T

Kaori T

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I started learning English in junior high school and have loved it ever since.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (9,246)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Shoko

Shoko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Shoko. I lived in London for over 20 years and returned to Japan in 2016.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (9,836)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Yousuke

Yousuke

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

My name is Yousuke and I am from Japan. I have a master's degree in Chemistry and am a national government-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter for foreigners.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (9,231)
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Ichi

Ichi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, I'm Ichi! I have several work experiences with people from various countries, and those experiences broadened my perspectives.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (8,848)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Terumi

Terumi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have been tutoring English for many years, with students ranging from ages 5 to 82.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (8,801)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Nori

Nori

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

"It's never too late to learn something new, and it's never too late to be positive." Tutoring English and Japanese to motivated people is my pleasure and…

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (8,058)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Sachi

Sachi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I moved to the U.S.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (8,127)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Kazumi I

Kazumi I

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! It's so nice to meet you. I'm a passionate language learner myself and I absolutely love English!

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (7,171)
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Fumie K

Fumie K

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! My name is Fumie. I am a certified tutor with a diverse background.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (6,820)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I am a former student of DMM Eikaiwa, and I learned English without ever studying abroad.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (7,486)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Mako M

Mako M

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

After studying abroad in the Philippines and Canada, I continue my language journey by learning English online.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (6,684)
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Etsuko

Etsuko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I had the opportunity to study at an American public school as an international student and graduated from the Advanced Course at Osaka Jogakuin Junior College.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (6,679)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Michi

Michi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I majored in English at university and hold teaching certifications for junior high and high school.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (6,630)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Megu K

Megu K

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I studied abroad in California, USA for 3 years.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (6,110)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Tom

Tom

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi! I'm Tom. I started learning English completely from scratch when I was 21 and became an English tutor at 24.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (6,095)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Daisuke

Daisuke

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Eiken Grade 1, TOEIC 985, Graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Pronunciation correction, Eiken (all grades), TOEIC lessons available…

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (6,308)
Not shown
Yukio

Yukio

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! My name is Yukio. I specialize in strengthening the fundamental areas of English.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (6,089)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Tomoko W

Tomoko W

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, my name is Tomoko. I am a TEFL/TESOL-certified English instructor.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (5,964)
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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors1,481$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
italki512$18$14–$235.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker268$26$20–$335.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Engoo239from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus29$34$28–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$52$40–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★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, 4034 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 2230 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1804 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 512 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $28 and $42, 29 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan2,453 / 4,276
  • South KoreaSouth Korea42 / 4,276
  • ChinaChina36 / 4,276
  • TaiwanTaiwan35 / 4,276
  • United StatesUnited States22 / 4,276
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China13 / 4,276
  • SpainSpain12 / 4,276
  • ItalyItaly12 / 4,276

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 2,470 native speakers.

Across 4,034 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $38 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.82. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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 28, 2026

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