Tokyo Japan Temple, exterior
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Tokyo · Japan

Tokyo Japan Temple

DedicatedReference record
Announced
August 9, 1975
Groundbreaking
April 10, 1978
Dedicated
October 27, 1980
Rededicated
July 3, 2022

Overview

Tokyo Japan Temple is in Tokyo, Japan. It was announced on August 9, 1975. Ground was broken on April 10, 1978. It was dedicated on October 27, 1980 by Spencer W. Kimball.

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

Timeline

  1. August 9, 1975Announced
  2. April 10, 1978Construction began
  3. April 10, 1978Groundbreaking
  4. October 27, 1980DedicatedBy Spencer W. Kimball
  5. June 3, 2022 – June 18, 2022Public open house
  6. July 3, 2022RededicatedBy Henry B. Eyring

8 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
Height178 feet 4 inches
Order of dedication18th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 5 sealing
Site area1.22 acres
Floor area53,997 square feet

Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Arrival center · Distribution center · Temple clothing rental · Patron housing · Visitors’ center

About this record

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