The Kabuki stage is uniquely built to optimize the performance of the plays and captivate the audience. There are many components to the stage, here are the main parts (shown in diagram above):
Mawaributai - A revolving stage cut out in a circle shape to allow for a more smooth and visibly appealing show.
Daijin- bashira - A pillar at the left of the yuka on the kamit side (right hand side) and the pillar at the right of the Kuromisu on the shimote side, these pillars are painted black and are sometimes not visible, blocked by other sets.
Kuromisu - A small room enclosed by blackboards used as a sound effects. For example, a drummer might be hidden there and produce drum sounds for special effects.
Suppon - A small trap door located near where hanamichi connects to stage, this feature allows for characters to appear suddenly. Plays used this to imitate ghost or spirit characters.
Hanamichi - A foot bridge that leads from the stage to the back of theater, this allows for dramatic entrances/exits by the actors during the plays.
Naraku - Basement area near stage and hanamichi, this was a dark place reminding people in the audience of hell.
Joshiki-maku - A permanent stage curtain.
Yaku - A place on the right side of the stage where takemoto is performed (a recitation describing scenery done to enhance actors’ performance).
Seri - A lifting contraption that could raise and lower certain parts of the stage as well as lifting up people with it.
Hombutai - An area of the stage between the Daijin-bashiras which is the middle of the stage.