| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Japan (Group 1 Final) |
| Dates | 29–31 August |
| Teams | 8 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Champions |  Russia (1st title) |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Yevgeniya Viktorovna |
The 1997 FIVB World Grand Prix was the fifth women's volleyball tournament of its kind. It was held over four weeks in eight cities throughout Asia, cumulating with the final round in Kobe, Japan, from 29 to 31 August 1997.