Demon
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😍Through TV Shows😍
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (4,735)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$58/h
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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
349 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Kaz
NativeEngoo · 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
Subscription
on Engoo
Takuya H.
NativePreply · Japan
Living in Italy!! JP-EN-FR-SP Multilingual! Talkative Language Lover and International Traveler, Takuya Sensei!! Studied abroad in 5 countires! TOEIC960!
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (71)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Daiki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kotoko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Wanna travel to Japan? Or watch anime without subtitles? Let's learn Japanese!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$9.13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.17
Top
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic~Business｜10 years ex
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (4,579)
- 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 $11
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Naomi
NativeEngoo · Japan
I love to read books, watch movies, cook, travel, and meet new people.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (827)
- Not shown
Subscription
on Engoo
Sakurako K.
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Preply Certified Tutor🎖️180+ Students taught | Beginners warmly welcome🌸 Daily Conversation・Travel・Business Japanese✈️🎓 Let’s move from “I understand” to “I…
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (67)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$82/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $34
Sumika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸
- Native
- 28 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Yuki K.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フォト俳句・短歌・川柳で気持ちを伝えよう
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- German +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$38/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.33
KAZU
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級文法｜JLPT｜中上級会話
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4,259)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Chloe
NativeEngoo · Japan
My hobbies include reading, writing, drawing, listening to music, and traveling!
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (322)
- Not shown
Subscription
on Engoo
Tomoko T.
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️🎯Preply Certified and Experienced Tutor | Fun & Practical Lessons | Daily Conversation | Travel
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (65)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$54/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
TAISHI
Nativeitalki · Japan
[1-Yr Coaching Exp・Your Japanese Coach] Never Boring! Learn Natural Japanese with English Support🙆
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
More
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese OK / Blog / YouTube
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (3,235)
- 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 $11
Misa
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello everyone! My name is Misa. I've traveled to 44 countries and love doing so with my family.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (220)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Mayu T.
NativePreply · Japan
🏅 Top 5% Japanese Tutor for Adults | 🇬🇧 UK-Based | Perfect for UK, Europe & Nearby Time Zones |✈️ Travel | 🌸 Beginners | 💬Conversation |📝 JLPT N5–N3
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (56)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
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
Tomi先生
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
在住台湾13年｜塾で指名多数
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (3,091)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Satomi S.
NativePreply · Japan
🌈 Improve your conversation skills with fun, friendly lessons 🌈 Enjoy talking about travel, culture, and hobbies ✨ I'm here to fully support your passion for sp…
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (48)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$25/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
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
Miyu
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Fundamental
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (2,777)
- 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 $5.50
Rio T.
NativePreply · Japan
A must for anyone who loves Japanese travel and culture!🇯🇵 A Preply-certified tutor who loves Tokyo and Kyoto will help you with your trip ✈️ Supporting you wi…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
$37/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Maki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese from Day 1 ! Beginners welcomed, I've taught 800 lessons online & teaching at school
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$30/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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