Translation guide
The cost to enter a place, event, or institution. Japanese expressions vary by context: admission to facilities, participation in events, or enrollment in schools.
The fee paid to enter a place like a museum, zoo, temple, or park.
Standard term for admission fee to a venue, event, or facility. Used for museums, amusement parks, concerts, etc.
この美術館の入場料は千円です。
The entrance fee for this art museum is 1,000 yen.
Specifically for entering a building like a museum, library, or historical building.
城の入館料は大人500円です。
The entrance fee for the castle is 500 yen for adults.
Fee for viewing a temple, shrine, or garden. Often used at religious or historical sites.
お寺の拝観料は志納制です。
The temple entrance fee is by donation.
The fee to join an event, workshop, or competition.
General term for participation fee. Used for workshops, seminars, sports events, etc.
ワークショップの参加費は無料です。
The workshop entrance fee is free.
Similar to 参加費, often used for competitions or races.
マラソンの参加料は事前に支払います。
The marathon entrance fee is paid in advance.
The fee required to enroll in a school or educational program.
One-time enrollment fee for entering a school or university, separate from tuition.
この大学の入学金は30万円です。
The entrance fee for this university is 300,000 yen.
Similar to 入学金, used in some contexts, especially for public schools.
公立高校の入学料は比較的安いです。
The entrance fee for public high schools is relatively cheap.
A fee just to enter a nightlife venue, often including a drink.
Common term for cover charge at bars, clubs, or karaoke. Often includes a small snack or drink.
このバーはチャージ料が500円かかります。
This bar has a 500 yen cover charge.
Specifically a table charge, common in clubs or live music venues.
テーブルチャージは別途いただきます。
A table charge will be added separately.
Do not translate 'entrance fee' as エントランスフィー. It is not natural Japanese. Use the context-appropriate term above.
入場料 is for entering a place or event as a spectator. 参加費 is for actively participating in an event or activity. If you just watch a concert, it's 入場料; if you join a workshop, it's 参加費.