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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

1,011 of the 1,326 Japanese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $28 per hour, compared with $22 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.

$28/h
Median / hour
$20–$36
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
1,011
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Matsuzaki

Matsuzaki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I spent my childhood in the United States and later graduated from Sophia University in the College of Liberal Arts.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,678)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Kaz

Kaz

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I was born and raised in the U.S. and have been traveling around the world for several years, visiting over 60 countries.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,554)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Roy

Roy

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I am a highly experienced Japanese English tutor with over 30 years of professional experience, having tutored English at universities, major English schools,…

Native
3 years teaching
Official exam examiner
English
★ 5.0 (4,478)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kei

Kei

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I started learning English in my 40s. When I began as a student, I never imagined that I could one day be an online English tutor!

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,290)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
  • Speaks your language
Taki

Taki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I'm Taki from Hiroshima, Japan. I'm a native Japanese speaker who can also speak Korean as well as English.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4,341)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Tsukasa

Tsukasa

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I am a fluent English speaker now, but I couldn't speak the language at all in my mid-20s because I didn't like it as a student.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,468)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Wata

Wata

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, I'm Wata. I lived in the U.S. for 5 years and graduated from a university there.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,152)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Hitomi

Hitomi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi there! My name is Hitomi. I was born and raised in Japan and have lived in Melbourne, Australia, and California for a total of 5 years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,256)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kenichi

Kenichi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I attended a vocational school to study Gastronomy and was awarded third prize for creating a sweets recipe.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,156)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
  • Speaks your language
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I improved my English skills by living in Australia for more than 10 years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,226)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
  • Speaks your language
Erika R

Erika R

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Bachelor's degree in English and American Literature and a passion for helping others learn the language.

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3,795)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kyoko

Kyoko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I have over 20 years of experience tutoring English conversation lessons.

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3,842)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Aya

Aya

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I lived in the U.S. (Utah) for 13 years and now enjoy my life in Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,750)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Azu

Azu

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Azu. I'm originally from Osaka, but I now live and work on a small island in the southern part of Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,812)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Haruka

Haruka

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I majored in Global Communication.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,926)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Ayumi

Ayumi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Like many of you, I learned English as a second language after high school in Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,852)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yui S

Yui S

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! After high school, I attended a university in the US, where I majored in marketing.

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3,643)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yu

Yu

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, nice to meet you. My hobbies are reading, backpacking, and football (soccer).

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,623)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Meg

Meg

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, I'm Meg. I graduated with a degree in Economics and live in Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,681)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Naoko

Naoko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Master of Science in International and European Politics.

Native
3 years teaching
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (3,606)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Ami

Ami

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I am half Japanese and half American, born and raised in Japan, but I have lived most of my life abroad.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,581)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Yasuko

Yasuko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! My name is Yasuko. I have a Bachelor of Science in Education.

Native
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (3,582)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Rio

Rio

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I learned English on my own without studying abroad.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,553)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Kelly

Kelly

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Master's degree in Linguistics.

Native
3 years teaching
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (3,445)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($10), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (413 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
AmazingTalker413$26$20–$325.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Engoo284from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Preply228$36$30–$455.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors164$17$9.85–$245.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk73$10$6.32–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
italki40$15$12–$225.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Wyzant31$55$43–$755.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Classgap29$24$17–$295.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling27$30$25–$365.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Apprentus14$38$29–$515.0★No trial lessons60 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$45–$655.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$26Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 1041 tutors
Native speakers
$28Middle 50% between $20 and $36, 727 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 314 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $32, 413 tutors
Preply
$36Middle 50% between $30 and $45, 228 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $9.85 and $24, 163 tutors
Cafetalk
$10Middle 50% between $6.32 and $15, 73 tutors
italki
$15Middle 50% between $12 and $22, 40 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $43 and $75, 31 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 29 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $36, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Apprentus
$38Middle 50% between $29 and $51, 14 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan966 / 1,326
  • TaiwanTaiwan43 / 1,326
  • ChinaChina28 / 1,326
  • South KoreaSouth Korea20 / 1,326
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
  • United StatesUnited States6 / 1,326
  • BrazilBrazil6 / 1,326
  • ItalyItaly4 / 1,326

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, compared with $22 for non-native tutors. We list 1,011 native speakers.

Across 1,041 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $26 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $46 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Engoo, Preply, Cafetalk, and italki, 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 October 19, 2026

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