Miho
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本文学を一緒に読むレッスンをしています♪
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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6,645 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for conversation practice
4,313 of the 6,645 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for conversation practice. Their median price is $30 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$30/h
Median / hour
$20–$38
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
4,313
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
3,672 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Yukiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have been teaching Japanese since 2017 as a qualified Japanese teacher.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 4.9 (32)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Hugh
Nativeitalki · Canada
Native English–Japanese Tutor 🇨🇦 🇯🇵 | Linguistics Graduate | Based in Türkiye 🇹🇷
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (29)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
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Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your friendly Japanese tutor!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (29)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$14/h
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Riko
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🚫暂停新生/New students paused】 中文OK｜中級～上級専門
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Kei
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can give you lots of corrections on your pronunciation and grammar !
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
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Ayumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Structured Japanese Lessons | Speak with Confidence from Day 1
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
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Akiho
Nativeitalki · Japan
主にGenki を使用してレッスンを行います！
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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ASANO
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a teacher at a Japanese language school/ I'm Cheerful, Friendly/ Adults and children are welcome
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$10/h
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Hideki
Nativeitalki · Japan
データサイエンス×日本語：論理的思考を深める、アカデミック・ビジネスにおける日本語力向上をサポートします。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$13/h
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Seika.N.
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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KANAKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語でたくさん話そう！！♪Let's Talk Japanese♪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
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Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
italkiなどを通じて、外国籍の方の日本転職を100 名以上サポートしてきました。 日本就職には、プロが知っている情報が重要です。 あなたの活動スタイルに合わせたレッスンを一緒にしていきましょう😊
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (30)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Mayumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified JAPANESE teacher with 4-yrs of experience (Can learn JP songs, too!)
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (30)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
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Ai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Welcome Beginners 🤝 Speaking practice & Getting Ready for Japan 🇯🇵
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
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Airi
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しい会話を通して、リアルな日本語を一緒に学びましょう!1人1人に合わせたパーソナライズレッスンを提供します✨
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Karen
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師資格🏅4000時間授業経験⬆️会話力🗣️文法マスター💎読み書き📝ビジネス英語👩🏼💼英語・中国語🙆🏻♀️オンラインで多数のビジネスマン&小中高校生に教えた経験有🔵
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$18/h
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Haru
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's unlock your Japanese speaking skills together !
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Karuna
Nativeitalki · United States
Your cross-cultural specialist 🕯️ 🌊 limited summer hours, message for availability!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$50/h
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Shoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor Living in the USA /English Support/Beginner-Friendly Lessons
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners are welcome! Over 2000 hours of teaching experience at a language school.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$26/h
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Mina
Nativeitalki · Canada
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Yuji
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しくお話しましょう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
自分に合った方法をみつけて一緒に日本語を勉強しましょう✨
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (26)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (2,163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,163 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,485 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 932 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 706 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 248 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 29 | $50 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6394 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4572 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1822 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2163 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1483 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 932 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 705 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$50Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 29 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,348 / 6,645
Taiwan161 / 6,645
China149 / 6,645
South Korea73 / 6,645
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,645- United States39 / 6,645
Italy18 / 6,645
Philippines17 / 6,645
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 4,313 Japanese tutors for conversation practice, the median price is $30 per hour; the middle half charge between $20 and $38.
We list 4,313 Japanese tutors for conversation practice on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 6,394 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, 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 2, 2026
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