Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Multi-purpose hall in Jinnan, Tokyo, Japan
The National Gymnasium features a suspended steel roof structure supported by cables, creating an unobstructed interior space for sports and events point.
The facility, designed by architect Kenzo Tange, opened in 1964 to host swimming and diving competitions during the Tokyo Summer Olympics.
The gymnasium serves as a center for Japanese sports excellence, regularly hosting national basketball championships and international ice hockey tournaments.
The venue accommodates 13,291 spectators with 9,079 standing spaces, 4,124 seats, and direct access from Harajuku Station on the Yamanote Line.
The gymnasium's roof design influenced the construction of sports facilities worldwide, including the 1972 Munich Olympic Stadium structures.
Location: Jinnan
Inception: August 31, 1964
Architects: Kenzō Tange
Official opening: 1964
Capacity: 13291
Website: https://www.jpnsport.go.jp/yoyogi/
Website: https://jpnsport.go.jp/yoyogi
GPS coordinates: 35.66750,139.70028
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13
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