Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (40)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Licensed👨🎓Trip♨️Culture⛩️
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (190)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Chiemi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's practice Japanese together! :)
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (40)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Yukina
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
2026 limited discounted price
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (188)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Nene
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s talk like friends!😁 Explain in English◎ Kansai dialect◎英語・日本語教師の免許があります。I’m a cheerleader💃🏼
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (39)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Oda
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (184)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$18/h
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Ayako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaching experience/gently and friendly🇯🇵👩💻【I will be taking a break from March 1st 🙆♀️】
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (39)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Angel
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Japanese Instructor | Conversa
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (184)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Haru
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌕Coaching you to improve your Japanese language skills according to your scopes🔰 JLPT🗣️Business🚀
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (39)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Mitsue
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟Kids 3-5 Eng🌟Conversational✅Oral Mastery🎯
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (190)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
KOKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨🇯🇵Let's study together to achieve your goal! 🇯🇵✨
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (39)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
EIKO
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Improve your communication
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (182)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
JUN
Nativeitalki · Japan
たのしく話そう！リラックス😉
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French
- ★ 5.0 (39)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Teacher Naru
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Specialized in conversation🌟
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (180)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Made Easy for Beginners & Travelers🇯🇵✈️ Fun, Friendly Lessons with Bilingual Tutor💛
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (38)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
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Ayumi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
living in the Philippines🌴
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (179)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Kaoru
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語学校経験を活かして楽しくサポート🌸使える日本語を一緒に練習しましょう！ Fun Japanese lessons backed by language school experience 🌸
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (38)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Miyuki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎯Conversation｜JLPT｜Kids 8+｜
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +2
- ★ 5.0 (178)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
MUTSUMI
Nativeitalki · Japan
Never Run Out of Things to Say! | Japanese Conversation | EN Support
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (37)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Suzuka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Living in Korea
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (178)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Natsuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese teacher at a language school and online | JLPT success support guaranteed!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (37)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$21/h
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Kiko
AmazingTalker · China
🌹children adults🌹Japanese N1
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (177)
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Erina
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s start learning Japanese :)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (37)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Kairy
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Mandalin &English OK😽
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (177)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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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, 3230 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2088 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 2,528 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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