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Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium Full name Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium Former names Kinnick Stadium Location Tokyo, Japan Broke ground March 1, 1922 Built January 1, 1924 Closed December 31, 1956 Demolished December 31, 1956 Owner Meiji Shrine Operator Meiji Shrine Capacity 65,000 Tenants 1930 Far Eastern Games Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium, 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.
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Preceded by
Tokyo Koto-shihan ground
TokyoEmperor's Cup
Final Venue
1924–1929Succeeded by
Koshien Stadium
NishinomiyaPreceded by
Koshien Stadium
NishinomiyaEmperor's Cup
Final Venue
1931Succeeded by
Koshien Stadium
NishinomiyaPreceded by
Koshien Stadium
NishinomiyaEmperor's Cup
Final Venue
1933–1935Succeeded by
Toyama Army ground
TokyoPreceded by
Toyama Army ground
TokyoEmperor's Cup
Final Venue
1937–1940Succeeded by
Univ. of Tokyo Stadium
TokyoCoordinates: 35°40′41″N 139°42′53″E / 35.67806°N 139.71472°E
Categories:- Japanese sports venue stubs
- Football venues in Japan
- Sports venues in Tokyo
- Defunct athletics venues
- Defunct association football venues
- Defunct sports venues in Japan
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