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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.

SATO

SATO

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

👑Certified Japanese Teacher

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,272)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
KIZUKU

KIZUKU

JapanNative

Verbling · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (473)
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Misa

Misa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨+5800 Online lessons,Awarded Top1% teacher ✨What is your goal 🏆? Start studying Japanese with me😃

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
French +4
★ 5.0 (266)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ryuji S.

Ryuji S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Practice Conversation and Improve 1000%!!

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (48)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
an an

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JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

【Camera off is OK】Practice Pronunciation, Listening, and Conversation with Japanese News

Native
37 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Suzy

Suzy

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I was born in Japan and grew up in America.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,968)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Tomomi

Tomomi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🏅Fun Conversation practices🏅

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (1,189)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Max

Max

JapanNative

Verbling · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
Language degree · verified
English
★ 5.0 (420)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Saya_nihongo

Saya_nihongo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌟 Triple-Certified Japanese Teacher | Clear, Effective & Engaging Lessons

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (258)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ippei A.

Ippei A.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Japanese class at university

Native
4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (48)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dyoko

Dyoko

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let's speak Japanese with fun

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Satomi

Satomi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi everyone! My name is Satomi, and I live in the US, so my available hours may be very early or late.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,792)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Suzu

Suzu

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Beginner lessons🌈|Confidence🌟

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1,200)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yoko

Yoko

JapanNative

Verbling · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (401)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Yuri.

Yuri.

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Build your Japanese brain with my personalized one-on-one lessons. Motivated learners welcome !🗣️

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (251)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hikari H.

Hikari H.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

【message】 I am also learning a foreign language, so I understand how difficult language learning can be. The shortest way to learn a language is to continue st…

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (48)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
kioko

kioko

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

気軽にスペイン語にふれる30分レッスン ペースに合わせて内容を組みます。

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
Spanish +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$7.65/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I am a Japanese English tutor with many years of tutoring experience.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,926)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yoko

Yoko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

private & group ☺ English OK!

Native
10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,188)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Ryota

Ryota

JapanNative

Verbling · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (347)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Emi

Emi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

楽しんで日本語を話しましょう!フレンドリーな日本語講師

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (249)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Chieko I.

Chieko I.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Not Just Japanese, Understand Japan! Build real skills through structured lessons & natural conversation. Explore history, food & culture beyond the textbook.…

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (47)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
YUKA

YUKA

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

I’ll help correct the Japanese sentences you write!

Native
10 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yumi

Yumi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! My name is Yumi. I lived in Australia for many years, where I went to school and worked as an interpreter.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,650)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors1,481$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,135$18$14–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker904$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo239from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus54$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$52$40–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★No trial lessons60 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,395 / 5,560
  • TaiwanTaiwan151 / 5,560
  • ChinaChina120 / 5,560
  • South KoreaSouth Korea63 / 5,560
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 5,560
  • PhilippinesPhilippines14 / 5,560
  • SpainSpain12 / 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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