| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Japan |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 22 August – 1 September |
| Teams | 12 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  South Korea (4th title) |
| Runner-up | Japan |
| Third place |  China |
| Fourth place |  Qatar |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 34 |
| Goals scored | 1,679 (49.38 per match) |
The 1991 Asian Men's Handball Championship was the sixth Asian Championship, which was taking place from 22 August to 1 September 1991 in Hiroshima, Japan.