Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 80% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Page language: English
6,820 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for conversation practice
4,696 of the 6,820 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
4,696
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
4,696 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
KANA
Nativeitalki · Japan
☘️ Passionate About Language Education | 🐣 Specialized in Complete Beginners to Intermediate
- Native
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Isabella
italki · Australia
Qualified English, Italian and Japanese Teacher with over 25 Years of Teaching Experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 25 years teaching
- CELTA
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$60/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Jun.K
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本企業で多くの外国人と仕事をしてきた元エンジニアが日本語を教えます
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Natural Japanese with a Patient, Supportive Mom! Tailored Lessons + Quick Notes.
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kotone
Nativeitalki · Japan
Parlez japonais avec naturel et assurance dès aujourd'hui !
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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Yuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
わかる日本語から話せる日本語へ！頭を使って楽しく話す文法レッスン！文章を作る練習&会話重視のレッスンで自然な日本語が学べます。あなたの夢や目標をサポート🎯
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
りえRie
Nativeitalki · Japan
From Travel Phrases to Advanced Japanese – Fun Lessons for All Learners:)
- Native
- 2 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Naomi
Nativeitalki · Peru
Japonés natural para hispanohablantes: conversación, viajes y JLPT con una profesora de habla nativa
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Rima
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の会話練習しませんか？リラックスした雰囲気＆英語対応可能
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Taiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語を楽しく学習しましょう！英語も話せます！
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Geovana
italki · Brazil
Certified IELTS English Teacher with 6 years of experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 yrs · 7 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Portuguese +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Vitor
italki · Brazil
Vamos falar japonês!・Let's speak Japanese!
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 years teaching
- None listed
- Portuguese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Naoki
Nativeitalki · Japan
【English OK!】Gamer|Anime Fan|Certified Pro Japanese teacher! From Hiragana, vocabs to Kanji, JLPT.
- Native
- 2 yrs · 10 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Yocco
Nativeitalki · Japan
1000回以上のレッスン経験！役立つ・自然な日本語教えます🌸旅行から試験対策まで！あなたに合ったレッスンで、楽しく日本語を学べます！
- Native
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Chisato
Nativeitalki · Japan
Plan of Japan trip? Let´s grab some Japanese phrase!
- Native
- 2 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Chieko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's practice speaking in Japanese! I will make a fun and relaxing environment for our chat :)
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
yocco
Nativeitalki · Japan
Did you studied Japanese before and then stopped? We plan what to practice next, and in what order.
- Native
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
ben
italki · China
自学六国语言，四国语言流利
- Fluent (C2)
- 38 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +6
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Kay
Nativeitalki · Japan
有資格12年以上の教授経験🌸Kay先生と一緒に、日本語をもっと楽しみませんか？🌸
- Native
- 12 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Nae
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者歓迎🔰人材業界出身HRのプロが教える📚オリジナル教材、アプリを使ったネイティブレッスン🌼ビジネス会話から、旅行で使う日常会話も習得可能✨大手HR企業での勤務10年以上/英語OK/初心者歓迎
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Nozomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
テーマは楽しく面白く！Fun and interesting class! Let's talk about anything you like.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Maru
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Real, Polite & Practical Japanese from Hospitality Experience!
- Native
- 3 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Grace
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese tutor| tutor experienced 1year| 6 activate students
- Native
- 1 yrs · 5 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/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 (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,511 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 985 | $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 | 758 | $12 | $7.60–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | 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 | 33 | $52 | $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, 6536 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4712 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1824 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2165 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1509 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 985 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $7.60 and $15, 757 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
$52Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 33 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
- Japan4,467 / 6,820
Taiwan163 / 6,820- China156 / 6,820
South Korea81 / 6,820
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820
United States39 / 6,820
Italy20 / 6,820
Philippines20 / 6,820
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 4,696 Japanese tutors for conversation practice, the median price is $30 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $38.
We list 4,696 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 6,536 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 23, 2026
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