The Tokyo Japan Temple was announced to a very grateful crowd of Japanese members at an area conference in 1975. Despite the mission being closed for 24 years in the middle of the 20th century, missionary work was very successful after the war, and membership shot up from 8,000 to 50,000 very quickly by the time the temple was dedicated.
The recent renovation (2017-2022) beautified the interior and exterior of the building with culturally relevant patterns, and materials. Two stone lanterns sit on the grounds representing guides for spirits on their way.
Listen along to the episode to hear Janelle’s experience at this beautiful temple!
Announcement: 9 August 1975
Construction Commencement: 10 April 1978 (no groundbreaking ceremony)
Dedication: 27–29 October 1980 by Spencer W. Kimball
Rededication: 3 July 2022 by Henry B. Eyring
Site: 1.22 acres | 0.5 hectares
Architectural Features: Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statue added in 2004
Ordinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms, five sealing rooms, and one baptistry
Total Floor Area: Originally 52,590 sq ft 53,997 square feet | 5,016 square meters
Height: 178 feet 4 inches | 54.4 meters
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