6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
3,206 of the 6,091 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for conversation practice. Their median price is $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,689 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Japanese Tutor for Conversation, JLPT (N5–N1), and Everyday Communication
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
LPT合格への鍵、ここにあり！ 目標を達成しよう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn visually from Zero 🍄
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Completed the bachelor course in JLT at university. 12 years of teaching experience.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
💌 From Your Future Self - I Can Speak Japanese! | Super Tutor for Beginners🥇
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
15分のレッスンです。 気軽（きがる）に話（はな）しましょう！*フィードバックはありません。 15 minutes of free talk without feedback. Let's speak /talk in Japanese!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥SALE🔥Contact me via chat 📩
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
1x: 30m $6 / 45m $9 / 60m $12 5x: 30m $27.5 / 45m $41.25 / 60m $55 *Please read info before booking.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
💮✈️ Certified Tutor with Overseas Experience ✈️💮 🐳 Beginner to Advanced 🐭 🐢 Learn at your own pace: Speaking, Listening, Writing, and Reading 🐢
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Instruction in Japanese on how to eat Natto, fermented soy beans, Japan's traditional dish. Why don't we eat natto together in class!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Book a trial today!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
All levels welcome😎👌I place more emphasis on conversation than on reading and writing.I'm good at Shodo, kanji, and service business words🥰I'm a cheerful Osaka…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
レッスンについて、英語学習について、ご質問をお伺いいたします。新規の生徒様は、カウンセリングより御願いします。
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Interactive Learning｜JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'll make a special lesson note for you, no need to take notes during the class!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🗣️ Natural Japanese Conversation for Intermediate Learners
NativeCafetalk · Japan
You only have a little time, you are not sure if you want to go to 100% English class, speaking English is hard...Don't worry! I don't teach you difficult Engl…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fashion|hardened|middle~biz
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher who has 3 certifications on Japanese education: 2 exams and 420 hours of training
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified tutor loves Anime!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめてTomokoのレッスンを受ける方対象。 ちょっと話してみようかなとお試し感覚で話せるレッスン。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
台湾の大学教師＋中国語堪能
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Graduate student in linguistics in the U.S., focusing on Japanese language pedagogy.
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 27 | $52 | $43–$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 |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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Updated September 30, 2026
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