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A Special Day: July 7, 2025, Tanabata at Tower Shrine

This year's Tanabata falls on an extraordinary date: July 7, 2025, or Reiwa 7. This day, marked by the auspicious repetition of the number “7,” provides a unique occasion to celebrate the Japanese festival honoring the meeting of the weaver and the cowherd.

Limited Edition Shrine Stamps

To commemorate this special Tanabata, the Tower Shrine, located on the second floor of Tokyo Tower's main deck, will be offering a limited-edition shrine stamp that showcases beautiful designs of bamboo leaves and starry skies. This unique depiction will be available exclusively on the day of the festival, making it a collectible for visitors and shrine-goers alike.

Details of the Shrine Stamp

• - Date of Issuance: July 7, 2025 (Monday)
• - Price: 770 yen (tax included)
• - Location: Official Shop THE SKY, 2nd Floor Main Deck
• - Availability: While supplies last

Tower Shrine: A Sacred Place

Established in 1977, the Tower Shrine is built to pray for the safety and well-being of the visitors at Tokyo Tower. It honors the deity Amaterasu Omikami, welcoming spirits from Ise Jingu. This shrine is reputed to offer blessings for relationships and academic success, attracting many worshippers throughout the year. Notably, it is situated at the highest point in Tokyo's 23 wards, enhancing its significance.

Other Shrine Stamps

In addition to the special Tanabata stamp, the Tower Shrine offers various other stamps:

• - Morning Sun Shrine Stamp
• - Seasonal Limited Shrine Stamps for each season: spring, summer, autumn, winter
• - 2025 Limited Shrine Stamp for the year of the zodiac

Seasonal Lighting: Summer Version

From the evening of July 3, 2025, Tokyo Tower will transition its regular lighting to the “Summer Version.” Instead of the warm orange glow typical of winter, the tower will be illuminated in a cool white light using metal halide lamps, creating a refreshing summer atmosphere. It should be noted that if the weather is inclement on that day, the transition schedule may be postponed.

Summer Lighting Schedule

• - Lighting Start Date: July 3, 2025 (Thursday), at sunset (19:01)
• - Light Type: Metal halide lamps (180 bulbs)

The transition from summer back to the winter version is expected to take place in early October, making it a seasonal highlight for visitors.

For more details about the lighting schedule and Tanabata events, please check the official website.

Conclusion
Mark your calendars for this enchanting day filled with culture and celebrations. Whether you are a local or a traveler, the experience will be memorable with the limited-edition shrine stamps and the breathtaking views from Tokyo Tower.

Make sure to join the festivities and embrace the joy of Tanabata in this iconic location!