Kansai Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]

Trias Festival | Kyoto Prefectural University of MedicineNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

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This is the annual cultural festival held by Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine around its founding day on November 1. It is organized by the Trias Festival Executive Committee, mainly composed of fourth-year medical students and second-year nursing students. In addition to events hosted by various clubs, the festival features a wide variety of programs such as “Mysterious,” a heart-fluttering project by six cute nursing students, and a talk show by Kenji Moriwaki.

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Kino Festival | Kyoto Seika UniversityNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

This is the school festival of Kyoto Seika University, where you can explore design, manga, and the humanities. With many art-focused students, every year features a packed lineup of elaborate events. Don’t miss the live performances by popular bands, either. Come savor autumn in Kyoto at the Kino Festival!

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KYOBI Festival | Kyoto University of Arts and CraftsNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

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Ōu Ryūzan Festival | Kyoto University of the ArtsNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

The school festival held every September by Kyoto University of Art and Design. As you’d expect from an art university’s festival, there are student exhibitions and fashion shows, giving it a distinctly different atmosphere from that of a typical university. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a festival with a unique twist.

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Kyoyakusai | Kyoto Pharmaceutical UniversityNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

This is the Kyoyaku Festival, the campus festival of Kyoto Pharmaceutical University. Each year, the Kyoyaku Festival recruits student volunteers to perform in bands, dance, and other acts. There’s also a stage featuring popular bands and comedians, making it a campus festival you won’t want to miss.

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Hyakka Ryouran Festival | Senri Kinran UniversityNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

This is the Senri Kinran University Hyakka Ryoran Festival. In addition to dance performances, live band shows, and food stalls, there will also be a fireworks display—something unusual for a school festival. It’s the perfect event for anyone who missed out on summer festivals.

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Clover Festival | Doshisha University (Kyotanabe Campus)Nov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

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This is a university festival held at Doshisha University’s Kyotanabe Campus. In collaboration with the local community, it is co-hosted with the City of Kyotanabe. With outdoor stage performances and booths and events by various groups, it is just as lively as the EVE Festival held in late November at the Imadegawa Campus.

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