Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium

Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium (明治神宮外苑競技場) was a multi-use stadium in Tokyo, Japan. It was as the main venue for the 1930 Far Eastern Games. It was demolished to make room for Tokyo Olympic Stadium in 1956. The stadium held 65,000 spectators.

Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium
Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium
Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium in 1933
Full nameMeiji Jingu Gaien Stadium
Former namesKinnick Stadium
LocationTokyo, Japan
OwnerMeiji Shrine
OperatorMeiji Shrine
Capacity65,000
Construction
Broke ground1 March 1922
Opened1 January 1924
Closed31 December 1956
Demolished31 December 1956
Tenants
1930 Far Eastern Games


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