In this study, we grasped the status changes of the rural stage of shrines in Kobe by literature survey and on-site survey, and investigated hearing survey about transition and usage to the five shrines where restoration of the rural stage usage was checked. As a result, five shrines can be divided into three groups; "Shimotanigami shrine, Kamitanigami shrine" which receives the designation of cultural properties and the preservation society exists; nevertheless they are managed by governing body, "Aina shrine, Ougo shrine" which council and rural council operates with the support of external organizations and government, and "Kizu shrine" which council and rural council mainly operates with their own. It is considered that good operation and maintenance of rural stage, relation of an external organization with an acceptance of local organization, and government support are important factors for restoration of the rural stage usage.
