Hyogo Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
From Kobe’s urban center to the suburbs, Hyogo Prefecture is home to numerous universities, each hosting its own distinctive campus festival in spring and autumn.
The true charm of these festivals lies in the variety of experiences each campus offers—enjoying gourmet foods at food stalls, getting excited by stage events, and exploring student-run exhibitions and hands-on activities.
This article compiles the schedules of university festivals held across Hyogo Prefecture.
Use it as a reference when planning outings or choosing events to attend.
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- Fukae Festival | Kobe University | Cultural Festival / School Festival
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- Mukogawa Women's University Cultural Festival | Mukogawa Women's University | Cultural Festival / School Festival
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- Joban Festival | Kobe Tokiwa University | Cultural Festival / School Festival
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Past events
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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Shoin Festival | Kobe Shoin Women's UniversitySat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Hyogo Prefecture
In addition to the food and game stalls run by various groups, a beauty pageant is also held on a grand scale. Who will be the number one student at the women’s university? The grand prize will be decided based on on-campus voting as well as votes from attendees on the day of the event.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 1-2-1, Shinohara Obanoyama-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan |
| Website | http://www.shoin.ac.jp/ |
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HEART Festa | Kansai University of International Studies (Amagasaki Campus)Sat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Hyogo Prefecture
HEART Festa at Kansai University of International Studies is held every November. The main attraction is live performances by artists, but there are also plenty of performances by on-campus clubs, including band shows and other acts. Numerous food and activity booths are set up as well, making it enjoyable for everyone from adults to children.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 1-3-23 Shioe, Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.kuins.ac.jp/ |
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New Moon Festival | Kwansei Gakuin University (Nishinomiya Seiwa Campus)Sat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Hyogo Prefecture
The Shingetsusai festival is held every November at Kwansei Gakuin University’s Nishinomiya Seiwa Campus in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. Each year it comes alive with performances by famous guests, including concerts and talk shows. A variety of shows and live events excite not only current students but all visitors as well.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 7-54 Okadayama, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo |
| Website | http://www.kwansei.ac.jp/ |
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Kibō Festival | Hyogo University of Teacher EducationSat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Hyogo Prefecture
The Kibosai Festival is a two-day cultural festival held by Hyogo University of Teacher Education in mid-November. It has been growing in scale year by year, and its content has become increasingly rich. Known for its star-studded guest lineup and unique programs, it is loved by visitors of all ages.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 942-1 Shimokume, Kato-shi, Hyogo |
| Website | http://www.hyogo-u.ac.jp/ |
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Isei Festival | Hyogo Medical University (Nishinomiya Campus)Sat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Hyogo Prefecture
Held annually with the concept of a medical school–style festival under the keyword “Isei” (Medical Sage) introduced from the 10th edition, the event features unique highlights such as medical lectures and hands-on experiences with medical devices alongside comedy shows and various other activities.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 1-1, Mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan |
| Website | http://www.hyo-med.ac.jp/ |