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Japanese tutors for conversation practice

2,528 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–$36
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,528
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

2,528 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Isabel

Isabel

Mexico

AmazingTalker · Mexico

👑English Language Aspects.

Intermediate (B1)
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (228)
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Teaches A1–B2

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

Rui

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Kids Lessons Are Back! 👧👦 for beginner!

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Noe H.

Noe H.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌟Focus on Conversation 🌟Travel Japanese 🌟Beginners Welcome 🌟English Support Available

Native
8 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (3)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anna

Anna

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Beginner|Conversation|Oral🎈

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (222)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Saki

Saki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Qualified Japanese language teacher.

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anna B.

Anna B.

Ukraine

Preply · Ukraine

JLPT N1|Japanese for Beginners, JLPT & Real-Life Conversation

Fluent (C2)
38 lessons
Professional teacher
ua +1
★ 5.0 (2)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Teacher EVA

Teacher EVA

South Korea

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Fun and Easy Lesson

Advanced (C1)
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +3
★ 5.0 (222)
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Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yuko

Yuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly and Supportive Teacher いっしょに練習しましょう!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tomoko M.

Tomoko M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Beginners Welcome! 🔰 Learn Japanese Conversation Skills with a Life Coach from Canada 🇨🇦

Native
3 yrs · 16 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yang

Yang

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🎌 JLPT N2

Advanced (C1)
500+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (221)
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Teaches A1–A2

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

DAISUKE

JapanNative

italki · Japan

有资格的,拥有15年的教学经验,也能用中文解释日语语法.I am a qualified Japanese language teacher with 15 years of experience.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Ayami A.

Ayami A.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Fun Japanese conversation lessons with English support, just like chatting at a cafe! Beginners are always welcome to relax and join in!

Native
15 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tomoko

Tomoko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation💁 Travel✈️

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (219)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
SaitoK

SaitoK

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌏Come learn natural and polite Japanese with me!🌎

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kyoko K.

Kyoko K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Cheerful Native Japanese Tutor | Japanese for Beginners • Conversation • Travel • Anime | English 🇬🇧 & German 🇩🇪 Support

Native
14 lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
flash

flash

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

JLPT|Conversation|Travel

Advanced (C1)
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (219)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

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

shuhei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

あなたのペースで、日本語と文化を一緒に学びましょう!Let's learn Japanese and culture together at your own pace!!

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Anna K.

Anna K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Your Friendly Japanese Teacher | Supporting You with Conversation, Travel, and Work Japanese 🙌

Native
29 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Hisato

Hisato

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

50音基礎初級日文| 旅遊 | 會話 | 兒童 | 支持自学

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese
★ 5.0 (213)
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ryuji_Sensei

Ryuji_Sensei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

1000%上手になる会話練習(かいわれんしゅう)‼ 【3000+ hours of experience】

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
竜太郎 佐.

竜太郎 佐.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Native Japanese Tutor | Friendly Conversation & Beginner Lessons

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miu

Miu

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Fundamental|Beginner

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (212)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

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

Yuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese Conversation | Speak Naturally, Express Yourself Clearly

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Arisa Y.

Arisa Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🗼 Currently Teaching at a Japanese Language School 🗼 | Nationally Certified Japanese Language Teacher | Practical Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese | Engl…

Native
4 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business

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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, 3230 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2088 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 2,528 Japanese tutors for conversation practice, the median price is $26 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $36.

We list 2,528 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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