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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Past events
Koudai Festival | University of HyogoFri 10/31 – Sun 11/2, Hyogo Prefecture
It is a university established in 2004 through the merger of three Hyogo Prefectural universities: Kobe University of Commerce, Himeji Institute of Technology, and Hyogo College of Nursing Art and Science. The fact that the school festival is called the “Kōdaisai” (Engineering Festival) also reflects the history of the former institutions. The festival is packed with events, including live performances featuring guest artists.
| Schedule | Fri, Oct 31–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 2167, Shosha, Himeji-shi, Hyogo-ken |
| Website | http://www.u-hyogo.ac.jp/ |
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Shodaisai | University of Hyogo (Kobe Campus of Commerce)Fri 10/31 – Sun 11/2, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Oct 31–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 8-2-1, Gakuen Nishimachi, Nishi-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.u-hyogo.ac.jp/campuslife/access/campus01.html |
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135 Festival | Kobe Gakuin University (Port Island Campus)Fri 10/31 – Sat 11/1, Hyogo Prefecture
The 135 Festival, Kobe Gakuin University’s school festival, will be held on a large scale over four days, just like last year. You won’t want to miss the music live shows by popular artists and the comedy performances featuring guest comedians.
| Schedule | Fri, Oct 31, 2025 – Sat, Nov 1, 2025 |
| place | 1-1-3 Minatojima, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://kobegakuin135fes.jp/ |
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University Festival | Kobe Kaisei Women's UniversitySun, 10/26 Hyogo Prefecture
The school festival at Kobe Kaisei Women’s University features many events typical of a women’s college, making it a festival especially recommended for women. Since it’s held at the end of October every year, there are also Halloween-themed activities.
| Schedule | Sunday, October 26, 2025 |
| place | 2-7 Aotani-cho, Nada Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.kaisei.ac.jp/ |
University Festival | Koshien Junior CollegeSat, Oct 25 — Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
| place | 4-25 Kawarabayashi-cho, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.koshien-c.ac.jp/ |
Chimimoryo Festival | Kobe University of Medical FuturesHyogo Prefecture, Sat 10/25–Sun 10/26
The Bansai Festival offers plenty of typical food stalls and stage events, but its standout feature is welfare-related programs worthy of the name Kobe University of Health and Welfare. There are booths for welfare product fairs and hands-on welfare experiences, giving you the chance to try things you don’t often encounter. It’s a must-see.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 1966-5, Takaoka, Fukusaki-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.kinwu.ac.jp/ |
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Ashiya Gakuensai | Ashiya UniversityHyogo Prefecture, Sat 10/25–Sun 10/26
It’s a school festival packed with exciting programs that get the whole campus buzzing, including talk shows by special guests and special events organized by students. Many food stalls and booths are set up every year, so be sure to stop by the Ashiya University festival!
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 13-22 Rokurokuso-cho, Ashiya-shi, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.ashiya-u.ac.jp/ |