Here’s an introduction to the cultural festivals and school festivals held by universities and junior colleges in the Kansai region (Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, and Wakayama).
Enjoy the once-a-year festivities to the fullest with flea markets, food stalls, creative and entertaining programs, live events, and more!
Wakaayu Festival | Shiga University of Medical ScienceOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture
The Wakayu Festival, the school festival of Shiga University of Medical Science, is held every year at the end of October. In addition to lectures by notable figures such as scholars and novelists, comedians also join as guest performers, making it a lively and content-rich event every year. If you live nearby, be sure to check it out!
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Chimimoryo Festival | Kobe University of Medical FuturesHyogo Prefecture, Sat 10/25–Sun 10/26
The Bansai Festival offers plenty of typical food stalls and stage events, but its standout feature is welfare-related programs worthy of the name Kobe University of Health and Welfare. There are booths for welfare product fairs and hands-on welfare experiences, giving you the chance to try things you don’t often encounter. It’s a must-see.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 1966-5, Takaoka, Fukusaki-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.kinwu.ac.jp/ |
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Ashiya Gakuensai | Ashiya UniversityHyogo Prefecture, Sat 10/25–Sun 10/26
It’s a school festival packed with exciting programs that get the whole campus buzzing, including talk shows by special guests and special events organized by students. Many food stalls and booths are set up every year, so be sure to stop by the Ashiya University festival!
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Kinokuni Festival | Kindai University (Wakayama Campus)Sat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Wakayama Prefecture
The Kinokuni Festival is the school festival held at Kindai University’s Wakayama campus. Since it’s the campus of the Faculty of Biology-Oriented Science and Technology, related themed events are held every year. Live performances by comedians and showcases by various student clubs are also highlights. There’s also an exhibition of drawings and craft works created by local elementary school students.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 930 Nishimitani, Kinokawa-shi, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.kindai.ac.jp/ |
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