Rio
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5yrsExp🌷 Elementary～Advanced
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,984)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$34/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for conversation practice
2,581 of the 5,560 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for conversation practice. Their median price is $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$27/h
Median / hour
$17–$37
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,581
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,582 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Ayumi
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (952)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
$19/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Chinami
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test Certified.
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (334)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Eri T.
NativePreply · Japan
My favorite Japanese foods are sushi, ramen, and gyutan! What about you? Let's talk a lot about what you love about Japan! I can speak Japanese, English, and F…
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (65)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$34/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Rina
Native (likely)FindTutors
I provide online Japanese lessons, specifically conversational Japanese for Japanese beginners.
- Native (likely)
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
May.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
It provides the opportunity for people who have studied Japanese to chat in order to brush up.
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
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Saka
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have Eiken Grade 1 and my TOEIC score is 985.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,340)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
YURIKA
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
8+years exp🏅certified📚
- Native
- 8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,901)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$42/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Mayumi
Verbling · Mexico
- Not listed
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (986)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ayaka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Completed the bachelor course in JLT at university. 12 years of teaching experience.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (333)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Ikko S.
NativePreply · Japan
Let’s have a fun time together!
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (63)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$43/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Airi
Native (likely)Voscours
Prof de japonais en ligne!! Bilingue vivant au Japon!
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Linda.A
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Don't know how to learn Chinese? Don't know your level of Chinese? Or which lesson to take or start from? This counseling lesson will help you find your way.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Aimee
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I have a Bachelor's degree in English and studied abroad in the U.S.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,273)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Helen
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✨8,000 Classes Completed ! ✨
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,854)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$51/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Ami
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (926)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
$23/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
MIYAKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
1x: 30m $6 / 45m $9 / 60m $12 5x: 30m $27.5 / 45m $41.25 / 60m $55 *Please read info before booking.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (332)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Midori Y.
NativePreply · Japan
English-Friendly Lessons | 10+ Years of Japanese Teaching Experience
- Native
- 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (69)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Miyuki
FindTutors
Friendly Japanese Tutor Practice Fun Conversation & Business Manner!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Business
Kum
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ベーシックが終わったら、さらに第一歩、踏み出しましょう。過去形、未来表現、複合文章など習得して、会話の幅を広めていきましょう。 ６０分と時間が少し長めです。 ある程度、集中して学習したい方向けです。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- German +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Kenji
NativeEngoo · Japan
After graduating from a university in the U.S., I worked in the export/import business for about 20 years, where I used English daily to communicate with…
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,117)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
Subscription
on Engoo
Takako
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Over 20 years of experiences
- Native
- 20 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,792)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Haru
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (827)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
Yuta
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's talk about Anime, travel, culture, politics and anythig!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (320)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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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, 3272 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2046 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 2,581 Japanese tutors for conversation practice, the median price is $27 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $37.
We list 2,581 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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