The Japanese R sound(ラ行 or ら行) is tricky to pronounce even for native speakers. That is completely different from the English R sound. I rather think the sound may be a little close to the English L sound.
At first, open your mouth a little bit. Unlike English, don't move your mouth muscles too much.
After that, move the tip of your tongue close to behind your front teeth.
After that, slide your tongue a little lower just as you pronounce the English L sound, but don't move your mouth to the side.