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!
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Past events
PI Goddess Festival | Kobe Women's Junior CollegeSat, 11/15, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 15, 2025 |
| place | Minatojima-Nakamachi 4-chome, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.kobe-wu.ac.jp/jc/ |
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Cosmos Festival | Kobe Women's University (Suma Campus)Sat, 11/15, Hyogo Prefecture
The Cosmos Festival is held at Kobe Women's University Suma Campus in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. A celebrity talk show is held every year, making it a very popular school festival. There are also research presentations by each department, so if you are a high school student aiming to attend Kobe Women's University, be sure to check it out.
| Schedule | Saturday, November 15, 2025 |
| place | 2-1, Higashi-Suma Aoyama, Suma Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.yg.kobe-wu.ac.jp/wu/ |
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Shinwa Festival | Kobe Shinwa UniversitySat 11/15 – Sun 11/16, Hyogo Prefecture
At Kobe Shinwa Women’s University’s campus festival, there are many student-led events such as Dialect Girls, quizzes, and a fashion show. It also seems that there will be talk shows and live performances featuring celebrities and comedians.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 15–Sun, Nov 16, 2025 |
| place | 7-13-1, Suzurandai Kitamachi 7-chome, Kita Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.kobe-shinwa.ac.jp/ |
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Shinkokusai | Kobe International UniversitySun, Nov 9 — Hyogo Prefecture
Shinkokusai is characterized not only by student performances and live music, but also by a variety of unique events, such as the visitor-participation Tricycle Speed Championship. The ever-popular Yoshimoto Comedians Super Comedy Live is also held each year, featuring the manzai duos Diane, Ginsyari, and Tanakara Ikeda.
| Schedule | Sunday, November 9, 2025 |
| place | 9-1-6, Nakama, Koyocho, Higashinada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.kobe-kiu.ac.jp/campus_life/festival.html |
Jumousai | Hyogo University Junior CollegeSat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 2301, Shinzaike, Hiraoka-cho, Kakogawa-shi, Hyogo, Japan |
| Website | http://www.hyogo-dai.ac.jp/ |
Ryuka Festival | University of Marketing and Distribution SciencesSat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Hyogo Prefecture
Ryuka Festival at the University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences in Kobe. There’s a full lineup including food stalls, classroom exhibits, stage events, and a flea market. It’s also well-known for a fireworks display at the closing night festival.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 3-1, Gakuen Nishimachi, Nishi-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | http://umds.ac.jp/ryuka-sai/ |
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Rokkō Festival | Kobe University (Rokkodai First Campus)Sat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Hyogo Prefecture
The Rokkō Festival held at Kobe University’s Rokkō Daiichi (First) Campus takes place every November. With around 40,000 visitors each year, it is one of the largest university festivals in the Kansai region. In addition to exciting guest live performances, there are also more than 200 food stalls, featuring a variety of unique and unusual dishes.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 2-1, Rokkodai-cho, Nada Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.rokkosai-kobe-univ.site/ |
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