Kanagawa Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Here’s an introduction to the cultural festivals and school festivals held by universities and junior colleges in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Events full of character—such as Kanagawa University’s “Hiratsuka Festival” and Aoyama Gakuin University’s “Sagamihara Festival”—are especially appealing.
From flea markets and food stalls to creative, fun attractions and live performances, let’s make the most of this once-a-year celebration!
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Past events
Ikutoku Festival | Kanagawa Institute of TechnologySat 11/1–Sun 11/2, Kanagawa Prefecture
There are various booths on campus where each group and laboratory presents and exhibits their achievements and research to date. There are also the annual stage events, stamp rally, and concert!
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 1030 Shimoogino, Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa |
| Website | http://www.kait.jp/ |
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Nittai Festival | Nippon Sport Science University (Yokohama, Kenzodai Campus)Sat 11/1–Sun 11/2, Kanagawa Prefecture
Nippon Sport Science University is a private university headquartered in Fukazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, established in 1949. It has produced numerous renowned athletes, including Yukio Iketani, Kohei Uchimura, and Yasutaro Matsuki among its alumni. The university festival, called the Nittai Festival, is held at the Kenzhidai (Kenshidai) Campus in Yokohama.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 1221-1, Kamoshida-cho, Aoba Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://nittaifes2022.wixsite.com/nittaifes2022 |
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Iiyama Festival | Yokohama University of Commerce (Tsurumi Campus)Sat 11/1–Sun 11/2, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 4-11-1 Higashi-Terao, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Website | https://iiyama-fes.com/ |
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Inaoka Festival | Kanagawa Dental UniversitySat, Nov 1 — Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | 82 Inaoka-cho, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa |
| Website | http://www.kdu.ac.jp/ |
Inaoka Festival | Kanagawa Dental University Junior CollegeSat, Nov 1 — Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | 82 Inaoka-cho, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa |
| Website | http://www.kdu.ac.jp/college/ |
Tokai University Founders’ Festival | Shonan CampusSat 11/1 – Mon 11/3, Kanagawa Prefecture
Tokai University’s Founding Festival, held every year from November 1 to 3 at the Shonan Campus in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Each year it bustles with numerous food stalls, club presentations, and exhibitions. Live performances by famous artists are also one of the festival’s main attractions.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Mon, Nov 3, 2025 |
| place | 4-1-1 Kitakaname, Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa |
| Website | https://shonan-kengakusai.com/ |
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Hamadaisai | Yokohama City University (Kanazawa-Hakkei Campus)Sat 11/1–Sun 11/2, Kanagawa Prefecture
The biggest highlight of the Hama University Festival, which also fosters strong ties with the local community by opening the venue to the public as a flea market, is undoubtedly the grand after-party! In addition to the many spectacular performances on the outdoor stage, the fireworks launched to mark the finale of the festival are a must-see.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 22-2 Seto, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.yokohama-cu.ac.jp/ |
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