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Japanese tutors for conversation practice

4,705 of the 6,828 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
$19–$38
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
4,705
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

4,705 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Moe

Moe

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I am a Japanese teacher and your friend!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I get a lot of bookings and repeat lessons from women!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
12 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Tomo

Tomo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

All you need is a pen and a notebook!!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 96% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Mina

Mina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
12 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Natsumi

Natsumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Perfect for beginners! From Zero to Conversation

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Aki

Aki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's learn Japanese conversation to make your life more fun!

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Haru

Haru

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's master natural Japanese the most quickly. Beginners and JLPT learners are also very welcome.

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Aya

Aya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌿 For Beginners Who Truly Want to SPEAK Japanese | Japan-based🍁Formerly Canada| English support!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
MAI

MAI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yoppy

Yoppy

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✈️中国語OK🏓我们一起轻松学日语吧~あなたの学習を手伝う良きパートナーになります!カフェ気分で気軽に日本語を話しながら身に付ける🍵

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Yuuki

Yuuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

旅するダンサーと、楽しく日本語を学びましょう‼︎!!Let’s Learn Japanese with a Traveling Dancer and Have Fun Together!!

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 92% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Rui

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【English OK!👌】Are you not confident in Japanese? Absolutely fine! 一緒に頑張りましょう!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kiyoe

Kiyoe

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨Fluent in French and in English✨Specialised for beginners ✨Fun & interactive classes

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate
French +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Natsumi

Natsumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Know the words but can't speak? 🌻 Let's unlock your Japanese speaking skills! (Certified Teacher)

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
美桜

美桜

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
German +3
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ryusei

Ryusei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I can bring you to the level where you can confidently say " yeah, I can speak Japanese".

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Novi

Novi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
Maruko

Maruko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Language degree
German +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anastasia

Anastasia

Russia

italki · Russia

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
None listed
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tsubasa

Tsubasa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 4.8 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sakura

Sakura

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
ANNE

ANNE

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s talk in Japanese! It's OK to make Mistakes!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tomomi

Tomomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🗣️ Speak Natural Japanese | Tokyo Business Professional | Top school Graduate | English OK🌸

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,164 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
italki2,164$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,513$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker989$22$16–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk766$12$8.23–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo277from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap77$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant32$51$45–$805.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$24–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$45–$655.0★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 $28, 6548 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4721 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1827 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2164 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1511 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 989 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.23 and $15, 765 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 77 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$51Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 32 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,471 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan164 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina156 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea81 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States39 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly20 / 6,828
  • PhilippinesPhilippines19 / 6,828

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Among 4,705 Japanese tutors for conversation practice, the median price is $30 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $38.

We list 4,705 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 6,548 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 25, 2026

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