Shin
NativeEngoo · Japan
I’m Shin. I was born in Japan but spent most of my childhood abroad, mainly in Asian countries.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (141)
- Not shown
- Kids
Subscription
on Engoo
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
342 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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Chisa K.
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome 😊 For Kids, Beginners, & Intermediate Learners | Specialized in Travel & Daily Conversation | 🇯🇵 Elementary, Middle & High School Teacher Lic…
- Native
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
3ka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Professional teacher
- Native
- 15 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (859)
- Not shown
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Ayano
NativeEngoo · Japan
Born and raised in Japan, I have over two years of experience tutoring English to children.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (87)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Subscription
on Engoo
Akira I.
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese Tutor & Pro Performer | Visual Method with Anime-Style Materials (English Support Available for Beginners)
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Yuri
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
grammar🔥conversation
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (825)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
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Kaede S.
NativePreply · Japan
Use Japanese, not just learn it 🇯🇵✨ | English support | 6+ years experience | Personalized lessons for kids and adults
- Native
- 6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $25
AYAMI
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
For travel, beginner and oral
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (853)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Shogo K.
NativePreply · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese and share stories about the world with a teacher who has traveled to 60 countries!
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$50/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $21
Karingi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣️Speak Japanese Now!
- Native
- 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (786)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Sonoko N.
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Language Expert | Personalized Lessons | Talk a Lot & Master Practical Japanese | Top 5% Tutor
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Ichino
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💎2000⁺ lessons | all levels💎
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (744)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Kazumi A.
NativePreply · Japan
I've been teaching Japanese for 14 years. I think you will become more interested in Japanese than you are now! I was studying Korean. I still enjoy watching K…
- Native
- 15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Korean
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
プロOnline講師Maki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語基礎、日本語会話 専門
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (744)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Kyoko Y.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years Experience Fun Lessons for Kids of All Ages ♥️
- Native
- 10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$50/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $21
Aki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
advanced Japanese conversation
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (750)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
明香 中.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor Specializing in Beginners and Children｜Former Elementary School Teacher with 20 Years of Experience｜Fun, Effective Lessons with Conversation, Pi…
- Native
- 23 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$41/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Japanese
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
No more foreigner accent!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (722)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Moemi O.
NativePreply · Japan
🏅Japanese Elementary School Teacher – Fun Lessons That Keep Kids Engaged!
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
YUKA
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Fundamental
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (708)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$44/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Nonoka K.
NativePreply · Japan
Let's Learn Japanese in a Fun Way! 🌼/Certified Nursery Teacher & Kindergarten Instructor 🌷 Everyone is Welcome, Kids and Adults Alike! ✨ I’ll Help You Achieve…
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$32/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Nagi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner to Advanced Japanese
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (718)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Sakura O.
NativePreply · Japan
🏫Licensed Ex-Elementary Teacher (7 yrs exp) 🐣Beginner Friendly & English Support! 🌸 Kids & Adults welcome!
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Mituo's
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Fundamental|Oral
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (690)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
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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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