Tokyo Japan Temple

Tokyo Japan Temple
Number	18
Dedication	27 October 1980 (27 October 1980) by Spencer W. Kimball
Site	0.46 acres (0.2 hectares)
Floor area	52,590 sq ft (4,886 m2)
Height	178 ft (54 m)
Preceded by	São Paulo Brazil Temple
Followed by	Seattle Washington Temple
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Additional information Announcement 9 August 1975 Groundbreaking 10 April 1978 Open House 15 September – 18 October 1980 Designed by Emil B. Fetzer Location 5-8-10 Minami Azabu Minato-Ku Tokyo, Japan Exterior finish 289 panels of precast stone which resembles light gray granite Temple design Modern, one spire Ordinance rooms 2 with Movie, stationary sessions Sealing rooms 5 Clothing rental Yes Cafeteria Full services Visitors' center No

Coordinates: 35°39′10.21680″N 139°43′28.34039″E / 35.6528380000°N 139.7245389972°E / 35.6528380000; 139.7245389972

The Tokyo Japan Temple (formerly the Tokyo Temple) (東京神殿^?, Tōkyō Shinden) is the 20th constructed and 18th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, it was the first temple built in Asia. It has a compact style that was a precursor for later buildings in urban areas, such as the Hong Kong China and Manhattan New York temples.

The intention to construct a temple in Tokyo was announced by the LDS Church on August 9, 1975. The temple was built on less than half an acre, on the site of the former mission home in downtown Tokyo. The mission home had to be demolished for the temple construction to proceed. The temple is very compact, with a parking garage in the basement and an apartment on one of the upper floors for the temple president. It has two ordinance rooms, five sealing rooms, and a total floor area of 52,590 square feet (4,886 m²). The exterior of the temple is reinforced concrete covered with 289 pre-made panels of stone, which look like light gray granite.

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