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
Beginner–Intermediate 🌼 More “I said it myself!” moments | Build the skills to use the Japanese you know in real conversations 🌼✨
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごのぶんしょうをチェックします！文法のまちがいなどのせつめいつき！ １5文まで。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business speaking, writing,
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
ビジネスクラス初回は私からのヒアリングと私たちの会話を重視しています。履歴書チェック、面接対策、仕事に関する会話が人気です☆🏢 Many of my italki students
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Lessons to Make Your Speaking Dreams Come True🌷/Let's Learn Japanese and Culture in a Fun Way That Matches Your Interests📖✨ I'll Support You in Develo…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Hobby|Basic
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese, fluent in English. Great communication skills and international cultural knowledge.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Fun and easy Japanese conversation lessons for beginners
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語、通じてはいるけどちゃんと話せているか疑問に思っていませんか？ 楽しいおしゃべりを通じて、あなたの会話力をレベルアップさせましょう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak Chinese & English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🍃 Let's learn real Japanese to express yourself! 🍃 自分で考えて、自分の言葉で話せるようにサポートします！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Casual Japanese for Beginners & Japan Lovers!
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Deepen your Japanese! Reading, vocabulary, and discussion for advanced learners.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teaching experience 8 yrs
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I provide structured lessons! Speaking, biz, JLPT and Genki textbook. 16yrs biz, 6yrs teaching exp.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Friendly and Bright Teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
For people who feel free conversation is too difficult. Let's plactice with practical dialogues.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
all levels, JLPT
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's have a lot of fun with learning Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese and share stories about the world with a teacher who has traveled to 60 countries!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s Chat in Japanese at your own pace!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation, Exams, Tourism
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Turn Your Japanese into Real Conversation | Relaxed & Practical Lessons
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 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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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 September 30, 2026
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