Conversation
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5000+lessons|Conversation
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (2,379)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$46/h
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5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for conversation practice
2,574 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
2,574
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,574 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Tomoko
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,148)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$38/h
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Yuji
Nativeitalki · Japan
我想成为你的日语支持者！ 欢迎以大学或公司为目标的人士！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (405)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Hitomi K.
NativePreply · Japan
I’ll turn your Japanese into "usable Japanese" 🚀 Learn grammar and conversation with SRS (Spaced Repetition System) apps. I’m a teacher with over 200 students…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (70)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$65/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $27
Sumire
Native (likely)Nachhilfeunterricht
Japanisch lernen mit natürlicher Aussprache und echten Gesprächen
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Nagisa.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
講師歴８年・海外在住 小話たくさんの楽しいクラスで一緒に０から始めましょう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$16/h
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Christian
Classgap · Italy
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Italian +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Kyoko
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I have over 20 years of experience tutoring English conversation lessons.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,798)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
めい
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
神戸在住 中国語日本語で授業
- Native
- 3 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (2,147)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Mikiko
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,132)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
- Business
$32/h
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Yuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
私と一緒に楽しく日本語を話しましょう！
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (387)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Kazuto Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Anime&Manga 📺|From Osaka🏯|1000+ Students Taught👨🏫
- Native
- 8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (68)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Anna
FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor in Tokyo offering friendly online lessons for all levels, focused on conversation and practical Japanese
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$27/h
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Juno.T
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ちょっとした空き時間に☆ 役立つ単語や表現を学びましょう！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$2.55/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Susan Y.
Classgap · Canada
Teaching: - Using additional materials i.e. video, animation, drama to increase student's learning motivation. - Sharing my working and living experiences in J…
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 years teaching
- Language degree
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$54/h
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Azu
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Azu. I'm originally from Osaka, but I now live and work on a small island in the southern part of Japan.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,741)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Subscription
on Engoo
ris
AmazingTalker · China
🔥JLPT Exam🔥Beginners welcome😊
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,995)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Chiaki
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (959)
- Can take over a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$37/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ruri
Nativeitalki · Japan
Mistakes welcome! 🎉 Let's chat, laugh, and grow your Japanese naturally.🌱🚀
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (388)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$37/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Yui S.
NativePreply · Japan
Let’s enjoy speaking real Japanese together with supportive teacher Yui such as your CLOSEST JAPANESE FRIEND. I’m here to make your dreams and goals true📚🔥 Bui…
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (67)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.50
Rina
FindTutors
I provide online Japanese lessons, specifically conversational Japanese for Japanese beginners.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
Natsumi.Yam
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese ·Conversation class
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
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Cindia
Classgap · Spain
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 3 years teaching
- Official exam examiner
- Spanish +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Naoko
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Master of Science in International and European Politics.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,558)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
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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, 3251 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2067 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 2,574 Japanese tutors for conversation practice, the median price is $26 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $37.
We list 2,574 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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