The plasma processing apparatus is provided with a chamber comprising a dielectric wall at the position opposing an object to be processed. A flat coil arranged exterior of the dielectric wall creates an induction magnetic field for generating the plasma. A plate-shaped electrode capable of functioning as a Faraday shield is arranged between the flat coil and the dielectric wall. And the apparatus provide with a heating unit configured to heat the periphery of the dielectric wall. The apparatus can prevent reaction products from adhering to the periphery of a dielectric wall by increasing the periphery temperature of the dielectric wall during an etching process, and suppressing the generation of particles.