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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Page language: English
5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
5,560
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,619 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
Sara
Letuelezioni
Lezioni online di conversazione in inglese e giapponese
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Business
$17/h
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Aya
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$29/h
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Cheng Qing
Cafetalk · China
たとえ短くても、時間を作って、気楽で会話しましょう！
- Fluent (C2)
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$1.91/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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
Chika
Native (likely)FindTutors
For learners who want to speak real, natural Japanese — not just textbook Japanese
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
$24/h
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Leelee
NativeCafetalk · China
はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ！ 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか？！中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK！
- Native
- 20,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Muhammad A.
Classgap · Indonesia
のんびりで勉強しましょう！ N3 certified teacher, specializes in conversation.
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/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
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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
Tiffany
Voscours
Entraînez votre compétence orale avec une ancienne expatriée !
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Everyday admin & immigration
$23/h
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Xenia.Y
Cafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
難しい文法ゼロ。とにかく話す広東語15分
- Fluent (C2)
- 16 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Peter
Classgap · Australia
High energy, experienced English tutor - let's have fun learning English!
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$33/h
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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, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 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
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.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Japanese tutors in our data: $11 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $7.65 or less.
Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 3,545 native speakers.
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 track 5,560 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 1,481 tutors.
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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