A stage for mounting a workpiece and an edge ring is provided, the stage including a first flow path and a second flow path along each of which a fluid flows, within the stage; a bifurcation at which an inlet port of the first flow path and an inlet port of the second flow path are coupled; a junction at which an outlet port of the first flow path and an outlet port of the second flow path are coupled; and a member provided at least one of the bifurcation and the junction, the member having at least one opening that communicates with the first flow path and the second flow path.