5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
2,528 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸Afraid of making mistakes? 15 years of experience helping you express yourself naturally. Not just lessons—let’s grow together in a safe, supportive environme…
FindTutors
Friendly Japanese Tutor Practice Fun Conversation & Business Manner!
Cafetalk · Ukraine
For those who are taking their first steps in Japanese
Classgap · Colombia
Teaches A1–A2
Apprentus
Japanese for anime, travel, and conversation! Online Japanese lessons for all levels
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Tak! I have experience tutoring English at major Eikaiwa schools in Japan, as well as at high schools and universities.
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner | JLPT N5˜N1
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · United States
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% Japanese Teacher! Learn to Speak Like a Local with a Native Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
✅JLPT |🎬 Film translation |3,000+ Lessons — Let’s Reach Your Goal Together
Voscours
Learn Japanese from Zero | Simple Conversation Lessons
Cafetalk · Iran
Learn Japanese with someone who's been in your shoes!
Classgap · Mexico
Teaches A1–C1
Apprentus
Japanese conversation! (for beginner-intermediate)
Teaches A1–B2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a BA in International Relations. I have worked at an English conversation school and helped students improve their English skills to achieve their goals.
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Teach Japanese as a friend 👭
Teaches A1–B1
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Voice recording available ! Top 1% Japanese teacher in 2022 on italki !!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese from Zero with 4,000+ Lesson Tutor | English & French👌
Voscours
Je suis Japonaise en France ans. Je vous propose des conversations libres
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語をまず話してみましょう！入門編、中級編、上級編
Classgap · Italy
Teaches A1–B2
Apprentus
Japanese (Any Level, Casual conversation, Leaving Cert, JLPT etc)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5000+lessons|Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,395 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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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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