Riko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Page language: English
5,460 tutors · 12 platforms
Japanese tutors for conversation practice
2,430 of the 5,460 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
2,430
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,430 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Aki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
TOEIC 960💎Lessons in English📕
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Sota
Nativeitalki · Japan
Patient native speaker for all levels. Fun conversation & Genki textbooks for beginners!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Fiona
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 11 yrs | Oral & Business Chi
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Misaki
Nativeitalki · Japan
元小学 校教師のやさしい日本語レッスン✨ さまざまなレベルや年齢に対応しています🏅 日本語ネイティブ｜指導歴10年以上
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
王平
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 20年經驗 | 商業中文 基礎中文 ✍️ HSK考試
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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Naomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, Friendly & Experienced Japanese Tutor for All Ages and Levels!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Helen
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Travel
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Erika
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく会話をしながら日本語を学 びましょう！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
ALBERT
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oral
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Min Nan Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Mie
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたに寄り添ったレッスン。長年の接客業の経験があります。たくさん話しましょう。
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
I'm
AmazingTalker · China
Children (6-11)|TCTE|Basic
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
kodai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, friendly Japanese lessons for travel, daily conversation, and real life! 🇯🇵✨
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Mio
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teaching Cert | Kid
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Erika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certificated Japanese teacher with over 5 years of teaching experience
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Idiom
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
for bigginer specialist
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
MOMOKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
Naoko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TOEIC | Conversational Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- German +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
飯塚亮太
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Teacher in Tokyo | All Levels | Focus on Conversation & Culture
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
薛薛老師
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 4 yrs Experience | Business
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
yukari.t
Nativeitalki · Japan
８年以上の教師経験。韓国と台湾、オンラインで日本語教師をしました。JLPTが好きです^^
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Stephen
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Adults
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Miho
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱BEGINNERS welcome🌟All English OK 😊Speaking- Focused Coaching Lessons from ZERO to FLUENT
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Haruki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
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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 | 1,038 | $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, 5218 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3123 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, 1038 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
- Japan3,303 / 5,460
- Taiwan151 / 5,460
- China120 / 5,460
South Korea63 / 5,460
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,460
United States31 / 5,460
Philippines14 / 5,460
Spain12 / 5,460
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,430 Japanese tutors for conversation practice, the median price is $26 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $36.
We list 2,430 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 5,218 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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