The National Gymnasium and Annex

The National Gynmasium was the venue for the swimming and diving . Basketball in the National Gymnasium Annex. By early 1962 the Japanese government requested In. U.S. authorities agreed to the plan. After the Olympics, the Olympic village was demolished, leaving only a single home standing. Much of the area was transformed into modern day Yoyogi Park, while other sections were sold and turned into housing and high rise buildings. As with other Tokyo 1964 Olympic venues, the National Gymnasium has continued to operate successfully hosting . The proximity of the venue to Yoyogi Park Facts at a glance National Gymnasium Capacity: 13291 1964 Events: Swimming, Diving 2020 Events: Handball Construction: Location: National Gymnasium Annex Capacity: 3202 1964 Events: Basketball 2020 Events: None Construction Location: History Gallery