Emiko S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have a discussion about a book you are reading
- Native
- 16 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for conversation practice
2,619 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–$37
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,619
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
181 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Moca.S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
時間が足りなくて読解が出来ない人へ
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
JT HIDE
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の今を一緒に学びましょう！
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.82
Hisashi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
We talk in Japanese.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Mai.O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初級が終わった方、中級を楽しく勉強しましょう♪読む・書く・話す・聞く4つの技能を伸ばしたい方必見です！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
TAMANA
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めて私のレッスンを受講する生徒さん向け。ご 自身の日本語レベルを知り、あなたに合うレッスンプランを見つけましょう！
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$3.82/h
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Ikumi.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
If you are new, please come in here♪ Find the right lesson for you!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Keiko Davy
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【カフェトーク大賞・ジョイフルレッスン受賞・グッドテキスト賞受賞】中学レベルの基本文型が即座に出てくるように徹底トレーニング！
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Kiyo.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy a relaxed 25-minute Japanese conversation! Beginners are welcome. No topic prepared? No problem—I’ll guide the conversation and support you in Engl…
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Mineco
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークのレッスンです（フィードバックあり）
- Native
- 38 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Cappuccino
NativeCafetalk · Japan
小学生や中学生の英検対策を行います。語彙や発音練習など総合的な学習を行います。回答に導くための考え方もみにつけます
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Teacher JPN
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! You will learn pronunciation and new vocabularies.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
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IRIS ReZA
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson is for those who ✓can speak everyday Japanese but want to improve ✓Students and workers who want to review their expressions ✓aren’t confident in t…
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Fukumaru
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの知りたい！やりたい！を応援します。レベルに合わせたフリートーク（初級・中級・上級）。英語でのサポートあります。単語を増やしたい、旅行前の日本語練習から、歴史や文化を深掘りした学びまで、あなたの興味に完全対応！ 古文や和歌・俳句の楽しみ方もサポートします。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Chigu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s talk in Japanese! Tanoshiku hanasou Nihongo！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Meg JP
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もし、『みんなの日本語』を もって いたら、いっしょに べんきょう しませんか？ -Shall we study together if you have a Japanese text book『Minna no Nihongo』?-
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$7.65/h
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Grace L.
NativeCafetalk · Malaysia
Build confidence speaking in a fun way!
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Sana.0704
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy a relaxed and fun conversation about your favorite topics.
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$5.74/h
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Penguin
NativeCafetalk · Japan
We will enjoy a short conversation!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$3.19/h
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Keiko.Kei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is to facilitate your future studies. If you first time to take my lesson please take this lesson. This lesson is required.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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GEN.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
First Japanese. Let's have fun learning together!!
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Coco_KaigoNihongo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
20分、かいわのクラスです。 リラックスして、たくさんはなしましょう。
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
nikorin
NativeCafetalk · Japan
生徒さんの興味がある内容でフリートーク、旅行会話、発音矯正、写真を見て会話練習など、アウトプットがたくさん出来るレッスンです。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
NOBORU.S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak Japanese from day one!（初日から日本語で話せる！）
- Native
- 16 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
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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.
| 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 |
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, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,619 Japanese tutors for conversation practice, the median price is $26 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $37.
We list 2,619 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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