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Hyogo Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]

Here’s an introduction to the cultural festivals and school festivals of universities and junior colleges held in Hyogo Prefecture.

Experience the open, vibrant culture of a gateway to Japan, where people from around the world and across the country come and go.

Let’s enjoy this once-a-year celebration to the fullest with flea markets, food stalls, creative and playful attractions, live events, and more!

Past events

Tokiwa Festival | Kobe Tokiwa University Junior CollegeSat, Oct 25 — Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 25, 2025
place2-chome, Otani-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.kobe-tokiwa.ac.jp/univ/

Keyaki Festival | Sonoda Gakuen UniversitySat, Oct 25 — Hyogo Prefecture

Sonoda Gakuen Women’s University has two affiliated kindergartens, and a parade by the kindergarteners is one of the highlight events. There will also be a batting center attraction run by the softball team, which competes at the national level, where you can face off against a star pitcher. In addition, there will be food stalls and stage performances. And of course, we’ll host a live show featuring popular guest performers from outside the university.

ScheduleSaturday, October 25, 2025
place7-29-1 Minamitsukaguchi-cho, Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo
Websitehttps://sonodagakuseikai.wixsite.com/my-site-2

Keyaki Festival | Sonoda Gakuen Women’s University Junior CollegeSat, Oct 25 — Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 25, 2025
place7-29-1 Minamitsukaguchi-cho, Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo
Websitehttps://sonodagakuseikai.wixsite.com/my-site-2

Yotsuba Festival | Konan Women's UniversityHyogo Prefecture, Sat 10/25–Sun 10/26

Boasting a history of over 50 years, the Hill with an Ocean View Festival offers a wide range of attractions, including food stalls, stage performances, and activities for children. It has also become established as an event that fosters strong ties with the local community, featuring initiatives such as a recycling station and social contribution programs.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place6-2-23, 6-chome, Morikita-cho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan
Websitehttp://www.konan-wu.ac.jp/
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Okadayama Festival | Kobe CollegeFri 10/24 – Sat 10/25, Hyogo Prefecture

It’s the Okadayama Festival, the school festival of Kobe College. There are opportunities for students to express different sides of themselves, such as a dance contest and stage performances. The paella from the Cooking Research Club is said to be famous, but it sells out quickly, so if you’re going, get there early.

ScheduleFri, Oct 24–Sat, Oct 25, 2025
place4-1 Okadayama, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.kobe-c.ac.jp/
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