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

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

Matsukage Festival | Shoin UniversitySat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Kanagawa Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place9-1, Mori no Sato Wakamiya, Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa, Japan
Websitehttp://www.shoin-u.ac.jp/

Seihosai | Kawasaki City College of NursingSun, Oct 12, Kanagawa Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, October 12, 2025
place4-30-1 Ogura, Saiwai Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.kawasaki-cn.ac.jp/
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Hamayakusai | Yokohama College of PharmacySun, Oct 12, Kanagawa Prefecture

Hamayakusai is the school festival of Yokohama College of Pharmacy, and only during the festival is the observation deck on the 21st floor open to the public. From the deck you can see Enoshima, Shonandai, and Yokohama. You could say it’s one of the highlights of the festival. Of course, there are also food stalls and stage events!

ScheduleSunday, October 12, 2025
placeMatanoshō, Totsuka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.hamayaku.ac.jp/news/2024/09/post-406.html
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In conclusion

Kanagawa Prefecture is home to many distinctive universities, each with its own unique festival atmosphere. If you visit a campus that interests you, you’re sure to experience the energy and culture unique to that university. Check the schedule and try attending the festivals that catch your interest.