Kanako
NativeNachhilfeunterricht
Japanisch Muttersprechende Lehrerin. Unterricht auf Englisch, Deutsch und Spanisch möglich.
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- None listed
- German +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
1,326 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
AI HONDA EKLUND
NativeCafetalk · Japan
こちらのレッスンはスウェーデン語の絵本を解読するレッスンになります♪お子さんへの読み聞かせは別のレッスンがるのでそちらにリクエストお願いいたします♪
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Italian +2
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Sachi
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Mako M
NativeEngoo · Japan
After studying abroad in the Philippines and Canada, I continue my language journey by learning English online.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6,725)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
translatorr
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Ex. 8years / Basic~Business
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,615)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Eriko
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (635)
- Can take over a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$37/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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Mari N.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese That Sticks 🇯🇵💪🏻| Beginner-Friendly | English Support | 4,000+ Lessons
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (65)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Misa
Nativeitalki · Japan
100% Japanese teacher
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Yoshimasa
NativeNachhilfeunterricht
Japanisch lernen für Reise und Alltag – mit Muttersprachler und Englisch Unterstützung
- Native
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
Haruhi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
25分、レッスンできます。 質問（しつもん）、会話（かいわ）、なんでもいいです。 レベル：だれでもOK
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Thai +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$6.34/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.34
Lico M.
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Portuguese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Michi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I majored in English at university and hold teaching certifications for junior high and high school.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6,706)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
Suzuka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation / Free Talk /JLPT
- Native
- 5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,560)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Moto
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (605)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
$41/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Atsuko D.
NativePreply · Japan
For those who want to not just "study" Japanese, but actually "use it and speak".
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (59)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Yuri
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Native Speaker & Linguistics Graduate 📚 Let's Make Japanese Easy and Logical!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Miki
Native (likely)Nachhilfeunterricht
Japanese Lehrer, Freundlich und Sorgfältig unterrichten. Lasst uns zusammen lernen.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- German
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Ryoko koko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
タイ語は文法が簡単って本当？！ タイ語の文構成、分かるようでわからない？！ 間違った文法知識、誤った語彙の認識を正していきましょう
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Thai +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Business
$6.34/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ryosei D.
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Tom
NativeEngoo · 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
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6,147)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
こども日本語
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
子供日本語/ORG教材/N2対策
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (1,548)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Fumika
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (612)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Masami N.
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Certified Native Tutor (5,000+ lessons taught) ✌️ 20 years living in London, UK 💂From beginner to advanced, grammar, conversation, JLPT preparation, and GCSE…
- Native
- 4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (58)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$54/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
Nozomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
＜「Nozomi（希望・きぼう）」という名のように希望や自信を届ける先生 ＞
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 413 | $26 | $20–$32 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 284 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Preply | 228 | $36 | $30–$45 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 164 | $17 | $9.85–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 73 | $10 | $6.32–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 40 | $15 | $12–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Wyzant | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Classgap | 29 | $24 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 27 | $30 | $25–$36 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Apprentus | 14 | $38 | $29–$51 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 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
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan966 / 1,326
Taiwan43 / 1,326
China28 / 1,326
South Korea20 / 1,326
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
United States6 / 1,326
Italy4 / 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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