Fuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Travel Japanese today, JLPT N5 tomorrow. Let’s enjoy the journey, one step at a time!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Page language: English
4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for conversation practice
1,406 of the 4,365 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for conversation practice. Their median price is $24 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$24/h
Median / hour
$17–$36
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
1,406
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,406 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Keiko.A
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners, Intermediate Learners & Children | English Support
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Sachiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
講師経験5年🔸英語＆中国語🔸旅行＆日常会話🔸5 years experience 🔸English & Chinese🔸Travel & Daily conversation
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Friendly Certified Japanese Teacher | Enjoy Learning, Make Real Progress
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 88% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Yukari
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Hinano
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Kazuma
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
Noriko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
MUTSUMI
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build confident, natural Japanese speaking 🌸 Practical lessons for all levels!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Hiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
英語サポートあり🔰日本語を 学ぶと、あなたの世界が広がります！
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Riho
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, conversational Japanese lessons with an Osaka-native & Germany-based tutor
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
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Mana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Tutor (2+ Yrs) | English Support
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Nana
Nativeitalki · Japan
【中上級者向け】自然な日常会話＆元IT企業のビジネス日本語 / Advanced Japanese: Casual & Business
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Reiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
しょしんしゃ だいかんげい｜こうしけいけん 5ねん🌸Beginner-Friendly Japanese | 5 Years as a Language Teacher
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Maho
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's enjoy learning Real-Life Japanese for Work & Daily Life
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
Tomoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
話すたびに日本語が好きになる時間～ 気軽に話してしっかり身につく日本語
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$23/h
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Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak More, Learn More! Build confidence through conversation.
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Yuri
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Fun & easy Japanese lessons! ・University & Australia teaching experience ・Beginners welcome! 😊
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
MIKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Natural Japanese with Me ☕ | Beginner Friendly~楽しく日本語を学ぼう~
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Reina
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨あなたが日本語を使って、かなえたい夢はどんなことですか✨
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Tomoya
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher | 11+ Yrs in University Int'l Center & Global Business Background!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Hiroto
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced in India | Patient & Friendly Japanese Lessons with a teacher from Kansai area
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Noriko
Nativeitalki · Japan
High-context Japanese communication for business and professional settings
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$35/h
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Misaki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real conversation, real Japanese 🗣️💬 Let’s practice Japanese in a relaxed and friendly space 🇯🇵
- Native
- 20 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 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 $28, 4123 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2316 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1807 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 599 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $28 and $47, 31 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
- Japan2,536 / 4,365
South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 1,406 Japanese tutors for conversation practice, the median price is $24 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $36.
We list 1,406 Japanese tutors for conversation practice on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, and AmazingTalker. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 4,123 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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 28, 2026
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