The 1999 FIVB Women's World Cup was held from 2 to 16 November 1999 in Japan.

The winner received a fast lane ticket into the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Twelve women's national teams played at several venues across Japan.

the teams were the hosts Japan, continental and vice-champions from Asia, Europe, NORCECA and South America, the African continental champion, and two wild-card teams created by the FIVB and the Japan Volleyball Association.

Venue: Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo Venue: Okayama General and Cultural Gymnasium, Okayama Venue: Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center, Sapporo Venue: Toyama City Gymnasium, Toyama Venue: Sendai City Gymnasium, Sendai Venue: Synthesis Gymnasium, Kanazawa Venue: Nagoya Rainbow Hall, Nagoya Venue: Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka