Numerous NOH-stages(NOHBUTAI) remain in Sado and Wakasa districts. They were built on the premises of the shrine, which were served for divine rites. This paper deals with the NOH-stages the two districts which belong to the rural stage(NOUSONBUTAI) from the view point of the planning and design. Both difference and similarity of the stages are made clear in terms of the plan within the districts. The two districts share certain similarities in that most of the stages have temporary constructions, and back stages(ATOZA) are also used as main stages(HONBUTAI) in order to make the stage square.
