HARU
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥日本語会話🔥ビジネスもOK！楽しく話そう！😄
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (83)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
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5,486 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for conversation practice
2,452 of the 5,486 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
2,452
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,452 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Iyo
Nativeitalki · Japan
★ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS ALWAYS WELCOME!!★
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Cathy
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Grammar|Writing|Conversation|
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (86)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
chizuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am a nationally certified professional with over 20 years of experience.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Teacher MIKO
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Practical Conversation
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (82)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Junko
Nativeitalki · Japan
19yrs Exp! Learn with a knowledgeable musician & dive into the exciting world of Japanese!
- Native
- 49 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$36/h
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PAN
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Travel|Oral
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (81)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Fumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Sorry I’m not a ninja, haven't climbed up Mt Fuji, but am obsessed with anime, sushi & teaching にほんご
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Anne
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Beginners🇯🇵 JLPT N5~N3/ Kids
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (80)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Happy
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese fluently: Learn the right way from a teacher with a language background‼️
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Kelly
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation・Beginner・JLPT
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (80)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Chie
Nativeitalki · Japan
Ex school teacher 🎌 Conversation practice at your pace🌿 General lesson Beginner welcome😊
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Kei
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Interview Prep | Business JP
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (83)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Chiharu
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌻Aim for proficiency, not perfection🌻Happy to help with your learning journey!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
佟佟Kaori
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Taiwanese Chinese
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (79)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
庄司優子
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語で楽しくお話ししましょう！ まちがってもだいじょうぶ！Let’s have fun learning Japanese through conversations! 🎉
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
Ariel
AmazingTalker · Japan
10+ years teaching / Japan👩🏻💼
- Advanced (C1)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (78)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏅You can learn here with a qualified and experienced professional teacher!✅English is available
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Manami
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
beginner to advanced level🏅
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (78)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Boost your speaking skills with the latest topics from Japan!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Anna
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🌸Beginner | Conversations🌸
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (76)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Aika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Natural Japanese with a bilingual teacher🇺🇸|Beginner friendly&Travel Lessons|5+ yrs teaching
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
KAZU
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Basic level and convesation.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (79)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
yukaT
Nativeitalki · Japan
どんどん話せる！話すのが楽しい！！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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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 | 1,064 | $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 | 51 | $34 | $27–$42 | 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, 5244 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3149 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2095 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, 1064 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 $42, 51 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
- Japan3,329 / 5,486
- Taiwan151 / 5,486
China120 / 5,486
South Korea63 / 5,486- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,486
United States31 / 5,486
Philippines14 / 5,486
Spain12 / 5,486
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,452 Japanese tutors for conversation practice, the median price is $26 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $36.
We list 2,452 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 5,244 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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