| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Japan |
| Dates | 24 April – 5 May |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Israel (5th title) |
| Runners-up |  South Korea |
| Third place |  Burma |
| Fourth place | Japan |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 31 |
| Goals scored | 75 (2.42 per match) |
The 1971 AFC Youth Championship was held in Tokyo, Japan.