noun
gate money; admission fee
Refers to the fee paid to enter a venue, especially at the gate or entrance. Often used for theaters, shows, or events.
芝居を見るには木戸銭を払わなければならない。
You have to pay an admission fee to see the play.
Compound of 木戸 (wooden gate) and 銭 (money, coin). The term originally referred to the money paid at a gate to enter a venue.