Kanagawa Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]

Name: Hirakata Festival | Kanto Gakuin University
Start: 2025-11-01T00:00:00+09:00
End: 2025-11-02T23:59:59+09:00
Location: Kanto Gakuin University

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Kanagawa Prefecture is home to many universities, and during the school festival seasons in spring and autumn, distinctive and vibrant festivals are held.

These student-led events are packed with highlights such as food stalls, performances, and special exhibitions, and they are notable for welcoming the general public.

Another major attraction is the chance to experience campuses that are usually difficult to enter.

This article clearly summarizes the schedules of school festivals held within Kanagawa Prefecture.

Find an event that interests you and be sure to check it out in person.

Past events

Nittai Festival | Nippon Sport Science University (Yokohama, Kenzodai Campus)Sat 11/1–Sun 11/2, Kanagawa Prefecture

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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

iiyama-fes.com

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/

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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/

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Tokai University Founders’ Festival | Shonan CampusSat 11/1 – Mon 11/3, Kanagawa Prefecture

shonan-kengakusai.com

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

http://www.yokohama-cu.ac.jp

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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Hirakata Festival | Kanto Gakuin UniversitySat 11/1–Sun 11/2, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Held every autumn at the Kanazawa-Hakkei Campus in Yokohama, the Hiragata Festival is named after Hiragata Bay, which spreads out right in front of the campus. Each year it features a variety of guests with music and comedy performances, making it a school festival that can be enjoyed not only by students but also by the general public.

Schedule	Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place	1-50-1 Mutsuura Higashi, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Website	https://hirakatasai.com/
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