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
Keyaki Festival | Sonoda Gakuen Women’s University Junior CollegeSat, Oct 25 — Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
| place | 7-29-1 Minamitsukaguchi-cho, Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo |
| Website | https://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.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 6-2-23, 6-chome, Morikita-cho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan |
| Website | http://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.
| Schedule | Fri, Oct 24–Sat, Oct 25, 2025 |
| place | 4-1 Okadayama, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.kobe-c.ac.jp/ |
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Geiko Festival | Kobe Design UniversityOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Hyogo Prefecture
Geikosai is the campus festival of Kobe Design University, an arts university in Hyogo Prefecture. In addition to the usual food stalls, the festival features events like a singing contest and a cross-dressing competition called “Mr. Geiko Princess.” There are also exhibitions of works created by the students. It’s a lot of fun, with plenty of high-quality pieces that you’d expect from an arts university.
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 8-1-1-1, Gakuen Nishimachi, Nishi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan |
| Website | http://www.kobe-du.ac.jp/ |
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New Moon Festival | Kwansei Gakuin University (Kobe Sanda Campus)Oct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Hyogo Prefecture
The Shingetsu Festival is one of the largest school festivals in the Kansai region, held every year at the Kobe Sanda Campus. Each year, students rally around a theme and give it their all to make the event even more exciting. Look forward to a variety of fun events and the popular food stalls. We hope you’ll come and join us!
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 2-1 Gakuen, Sanda-shi, Hyogo |
| Website | http://www.kwansei.ac.jp/ |
Umibukuro Festival | Hyogo Medical University (Kobe Campus)Oct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Hyogo Prefecture
Kaikyosai is pronounced “kaikyosai,” and the character for “梟” means “owl.” The name is said to come from the frequent use of owl motifs in objects around the campus. In addition to stage shows by various groups, there are Yoshimoto comedy performances and Miss and Mister contests. Sometimes there’s also a Kamen Rider show, making it a festival packed with events that children can enjoy as well.
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Chuo Ward, Minatojima 1-chome, Kobe City |
| Website | http://www.huhs.ac.jp/ |
In conclusion
Hyogo Prefecture is home to many distinctive universities, and each campus festival reflects the local character and campus atmosphere. Why not check the dates that interest you and enjoy visiting various festivals? Unexpected encounters and discoveries surely await you.