Mayumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Kids
- Beginners
Page language: English
6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
Native
Yoshie
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 6 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Hitomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you want to improve your Japanese and want detailed lesson notes, I am the best teacher for you!
- Native
- 2 yrs · 21 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Junko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱初心者・旅行会話歓迎！資格あり講師と楽しく学ぶ日本語レッスン💛 子ども指導2年以上
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 89% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Tabia
italki · United States
Easy Going 🌸 Japanese Conversation Partner 🌸 Native English Speaker
- Fluent (C2)
- 11 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Masaharu
Nativeitalki · Japan
Explore the Future through Japanese Language | From Daily Talk to the Deep Ideas
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 93% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
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Yukiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Real Japanese with Confidence｜Grammar → Conversation
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$24/h
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Yasuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️ Travel Japanese | 🌱 Beginners | 🎈 Kids Welcome | 💼 Business Japanese
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
ASAI
Nativeitalki · Japan
【旅行✈️】【Basic Japanese】【中級の日本語】... Book a lesson with me today! I'm a certified teacher🇯🇵✨
- Native
- 19 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
MA in Japanese Education | Relaxed, Fun Conversation with Helpful Feedback for Natural Japanese
- Native
- 9 yrs · 44 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Chko
Nativeitalki · Japan
現場での経験が20年あります。
- Native
- 20 yrs · 29 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Russian
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
さくら
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s have fun communicating in Japanese!
- Native
- 5 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ken.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Specialist | Minna no Nihongo | Speak with Confidence
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher since 2017 | Practical Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese
- Native
- 6 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Junko
Nativeitalki · Japan
From beginners to advanced students, I will customize a lesson just for you !
- Native
- 10 yrs · 13 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mimi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese speaker from Tokyo, Japan.
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mia
Nativeitalki · Japan
フリートークで実際に使える日本語を教えます
- Native
- 8 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Ryunosuke
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Life & Work 🇯🇵 | Conversation Support in English
- Native
- 7 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Misa
Nativeitalki · Japan
100% Japanese teacher
- Native
- 19 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Yuri
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Learn Japanese with a Friendly Bilingual Tutor with a Background in Linguistics!
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Language degree
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Nozomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
＜「Nozomi（希望・きぼう）」という名のように希望や自信を届ける先生 ＞
- Native
- 5 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Tomomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese|Former Tour Guide|English & French Support|Travel & Everyday Japanese
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kayo
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌿 Speak Natural Japanese with a Friendly Expert Teacher ⭐️
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Other certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Mayumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Practical Japanese for Real Communication⭐️伝える日本語、伝わる日本語⭐️
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,164 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,513 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 989 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 766 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 277 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 32 | $51 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 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 $28, 6548 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4721 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1827 tutors
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,471 / 6,828
Taiwan164 / 6,828
China156 / 6,828
South Korea81 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828- United States39 / 6,828
Italy20 / 6,828
Philippines19 / 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 24, 2026
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