Fukuoka Japan Temple, exterior
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Fukuoka-shi · Fukuoka · Japan

Fukuoka Japan Temple

DedicatedReference record
Announced
May 7, 1998
Groundbreaking
March 20, 1999
Dedicated
June 11, 2000
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Overview

Fukuoka Japan Temple is in Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, Japan. It was announced on May 7, 1998. Ground was broken on March 20, 1999. It was dedicated on June 11, 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

Reference record. This page shows the verified milestones and measurements currently in our research dataset.

Timeline

  1. May 7, 1998Announced
  2. March 20, 1999GroundbreakingL. Lionel Kendrick
  3. June 1, 2000 – June 3, 2000Public open house
  4. June 11, 2000DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

4 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2026. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level80 feet
Order of dedication88th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 2 sealing
Site area1.25 acres
Floor area10,700 square feet

Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Patron housing

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