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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

1,011 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Koko

Koko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Japanese Instructor | Conversa

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (33)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $2.20
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Ken

Ken

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Native
Not listed
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Book on Engoo(opens in a new tab)
Nagi

Nagi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Learn basics at your pace📚

Native
18 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$17/h
Trial $2.20
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Marcos

Marcos

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi everyone, my name is Marcos. I love learning about foreign cultures and meeting new people.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown
Subscription
on Engoo
Book on Engoo(opens in a new tab)
黒田尚子

黒田尚子

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Beginner|Conversation|Hobby

Native
28 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate
German +1
★ 4.9 (34)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$26/h
Trial $8.80
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Nao

Nao

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 JLT 420h |business

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (30)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$9.24/h
Trial $3.30
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)

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Philip

Philip

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

💼 Business Japanese

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (29)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$26/h
Trial $11
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Tsukushi

Tsukushi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🌟Anime✏️JLPT✏️Conversation🌟

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (28)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$20/h
Trial $2.20
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Lisa

Lisa

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Available in Korean & English

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (28)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$20/h
Trial $8.80
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Asuka

Asuka

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Mari

Mari

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

For Adults and Beginners

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (25)
Not shown

Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$25/h
Trial $6.60
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Yan

Yan

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

FreeTalk 🎯Interview&Exam Prep

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 5.0 (24)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$21/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
あかな先生

あかな先生

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Beginners Welcome/Conversation

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (22)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$18/h
Trial $2.20
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Megu

Megu

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

10+ Years Certified Teacher 🏆

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (22)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$24/h
Trial $5.50
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太田夏美

太田夏美

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Oral|Adults

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$13/h
Trial $4.40
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MIKU

MIKU

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Beginner｜Business｜Daily

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$18/h
Trial $4.40
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Nachi

Nachi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🈯 Oral Japanese

Native
28 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
$16/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Interactive, Students first

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (16)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$15/h
Trial $2.20
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Naoki

Naoki

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎌 6 yrs Experience | Conversat

Native
33 lessons
Not listed
Korean +3
★ 5.0 (15)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$12/h
Trial $4.40
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Anna

Anna

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎌 JLPTN5 | 🗣️Friendly

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 4.9 (15)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$12/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎌 JLPT N2 | Conversational Jap

Native
32 lessons
Not listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$12/h
Trial $6.60
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Cristiano

Cristiano

BrazilNative

AmazingTalker · Brazil

📝Reading 🗣Speaking 🇧🇷Culture

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate
Portuguese +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$21/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
"Mai

"Mai

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

"🍎| Beginners Welcome🎈"

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 4.9 (14)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$21/h
Trial $4.40
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
NAOKI

NAOKI

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

💼 Japanese for work | Zero OK

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $3.30
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)

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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

Popular Japanese lesson types

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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