After the Meiji period, the number of buildings surrounding the entire Noh stage and Kensho (guest seating) increased, and such buildings are called 'Nohgakudo' (Noh theater).
明治以降、能舞台と見所（けんしょ、客席のこと）の全体を建物でくるむ形式が増え、これを「能楽堂」と呼ぶ。