Mari
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟JP Exp 🔥EN Present
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
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5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for conversation practice
2,619 of the 5,560 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for conversation practice. Their median price is $26 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$26/h
Median / hour
$17–$37
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,619
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,169 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Satoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本の航空会社で7年間、客室乗務員（Cabin crew）として海外や国内線で勤務しました。沢山の人とお話をした経験があり、他国の文化を学ぶことが大好きです。初めて日本語を学ぶ方も安心してください☺️
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Nakano
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
(2-18y)Kids Specially
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Emma
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しいから続けられる📚 |サバイバル日本語から初級者のための先生
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
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Conversation
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Adults only
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Yuri
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者からディスカッションまで大歓迎！あなたのペースに寄り添い、生きた会話力を育てます。特定技能（介護）のサバイバル日本語や生活マナーも対応。楽しく深く語り合いましょう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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田近碧唯
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Children (6-11)|Kids (3-5)
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
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Junko
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Learn Real Japanese Conversation with a Native Speaker|Beginner Friendly| Genki & English Support
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
MAI
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner to Business Japanese
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Wakako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Sensei★Conversation practice! Beginners are welcomed! I can help you in English! 楽しく話しましょう！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Misa
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner's Speaking😃
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Tamaki
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語で自分の気持ちや意見を伝えよう
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Saori
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Japanese Travel | Conversati
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
NANA.
Nativeitalki · Japan
👩🏫 Certified Japanese Teacher｜Japanese for Real Connection
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
English＆EIKEN
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎯Never giva mind🏆EIKEN Mastery
- Native
- 27 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
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Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語で会話のできる中級者以上の方（大人向け）
- Native
- 46 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
YOSHIYA
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japananese by backpacker
- Native
- 37 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Mia
Nativeitalki · Japan
business☆ daily conversation☆ Japanese for junior high, high school students
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Yuki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Japanese Beginner | Travel ✈
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Hiromi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher |Grammar & Conversation | Minna no Nihongo |Beginners Welcome
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 92% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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Syo
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Business|Travel
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Hiroki
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく日本語で会話をしよう！
- Native
- 20 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- 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
WATANABE
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 👶
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Chiho
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $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 $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 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, 54 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 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
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,619 Japanese tutors for conversation practice, the median price is $26 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $37.
We list 2,619 Japanese tutors for conversation practice on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 5,318 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $36 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. 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 September 29, 2026
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