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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.

Sachi S

Sachi S

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I lived in Canada for a year, an experience that helped me discover the joy of speaking English.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3,440)
Not shown
Joy

Joy

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I'm half Nigerian and half Japanese, so I can speak both English and Japanese.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,390)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Saka

Saka

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have Eiken Grade 1 and my TOEIC score is 985.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,374)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Aimee

Aimee

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I have a Bachelor's degree in English and studied abroad in the U.S.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,274)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Mamiko

Mamiko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Drawing on my work experience at U.S.-based airlines and law firms, I provide instruction as a Certified English Pronunciation Instructor specializing in…

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3,226)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yoshi

Yoshi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I studied microbiology at universities in the U.S.

Native
3 years teaching
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (3,237)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Momoka

Momoka

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a background in the Japan and East Asia Studies Program from the University of Tokyo, and studied the International Baccalaureate (IB) in high school.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,118)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Yoko

Yoko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, I am Yoko. I lived in the UAE for 10 years and worked as a business class flight attendant for an international airline.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,107)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
Yoshiko

Yoshiko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello everyone! My name is Yoshiko. I am Japanese and have experience living in the UK for more than 10 years, as well as 9 years in Singapore.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,011)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kae

Kae

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Kae. I lived abroad for 7 years as a child and I have a degree in Pedagogy from a university.

Native
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (3,044)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Kenji

Kenji

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

After graduating from a university in the U.S., I worked in the export/import business for about 20 years, where I used English daily to communicate with…

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,120)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Akira

Akira

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello everyone! My name is Akira! I grew up in Portland, Oregon and lived there for 18 years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,917)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
  • Speaks your language
Tak

Tak

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Tak! I have experience tutoring English at major Eikaiwa schools in Japan, as well as at high schools and universities.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,906)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Sam

Sam

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I have years of experience teaching students of all ages.

Native
3 years teaching
CELTA
English
★ 5.0 (2,903)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Ryugo

Ryugo

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

"Hi! I was born and raised in Japan. If you are struggling to study English, please let me know!

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,934)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Yuhka

Yuhka

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I studied English in the United States, which helped me start my tutoring career in Japan, working at a major language school.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,906)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Azu

Azu

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

After working as a sales clerk at a hotel, I decided to adventure overseas.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,742)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Son

Son

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I grew up in Nagano Prefecture and spent five years at a university in the United States.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,646)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Yurie

Yurie

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Yurie! I'm good at singing and also like to read books.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2,649)
Not shown
Satsuki

Satsuki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a BA in International Relations. I have worked at an English conversation school and helped students improve their English skills to achieve their goals.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,594)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Aki

Aki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have been a freelance English tutor for a long time, and tutoring is what I enjoy most in my whole career.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,636)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yamato

Yamato

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi! I'm Yamato! I love to tutor English, and I'm especially good at tutoring pronunciation.

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (2,508)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Vicky

Vicky

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I was born and raised in Japan and was an exchange student in Australia during high school.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,538)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Cristina

Cristina

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Cristina. I was born and raised in Brazil and came to Japan after my coming of age.

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese +1
★ 5.0 (2,506)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids

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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
  • BrazilBrazil6 / 1,326
  • United StatesUnited States6 / 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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