Kansai Culture 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 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!
- Osaka Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Kyoto Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Hyogo Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- November cultural festival calendar. University and junior college festival schedule summary [2026]
- Nara Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Shiga Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule [2026]
- Wakayama Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- October Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- May cultural festival calendar. University and junior college campus festival schedule summary [2026]
- September culture festival calendar. University and junior college festival schedule summary [2026]
- December Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- July Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Kansai University Unified School Festival | Kansai University | Culture Festival / School Festival
Past events
Miyou Festival | Kansai Women's Junior CollegeOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 3-11-1 Asahigaoka, Kashiwara-shi, Osaka-fu |
| Website | http://www.kwc.ac.jp/ |
Miyosai | Kansai University of Welfare SciencesOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
At the Kansai University of Welfare Sciences’ school festival, Miyoba-sai, the main attraction is a costume contest, complemented by stage events, food stalls, and a mobile petting zoo. There are even times when a hero show is held, making it an event that young children can enjoy as well.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 3-11, Asahigaoka, Kashiwara-shi, Osaka-fu |
| Website | https://www.fuksi-kagk-u.ac.jp/special/viva/ |
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Kio Festival | Kio UniversityOct 25 (Sat)–26 (Sun), Nara Prefecture
This is the Kio Festival, the school festival of Kio University in Nara Prefecture. At the Kio Festival, it’s customary for the student organizing staff to wear matching coveralls, which are designed each year to match the festival’s theme. On the outdoor stage, student volunteers give performances such as band live shows.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | Nara Prefecture, Kitakatsuragi District, Umami Naka 4-chome, Kitakatsuragi District |
| Website | https://www.kio.ac.jp/information/category/070 |
Festival of Life | Nagahama Institute of Bio-Science and TechnologyOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture
Meikousai is organized as an opportunity to express our gratitude to the local community and to convey our desire to build even better relationships going forward. On the outdoor special stage, there will be events featuring distinguished guest performers.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 1266 Tamura-cho, Nagahama-shi, Shiga-ken |
| Website | http://www.nagahama-i-bio.ac.jp/ |
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Taniwa Festival | Meiji University of Integrative MedicineSat, Oct 25 — Kyoto Prefecture
TANIWA Festival is the school festival of Meiji University of Integrative Medicine, held in mid-October in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. Its appeal lies in the laid-back, easygoing atmosphere. As befits a school that promotes sports, there are sports events and more!
| Schedule | Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
| place | Honoda, Hiyoshi-cho, Nantan-shi, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.meiji-u.ac.jp/ |
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Suiko Festival | Shiga Bunkyo Junior CollegeSat, Oct 25 – Shiga Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
| place | 335 Tamura-cho, Nagahama-shi, Shiga |
| Website | http://www.s-bunkyo.ac.jp/ |
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Ryubi Festival | Kyoto University of Advanced Science (Kameoka Campus)Sat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Kyoto Prefecture
Ryubi Festival is Kyoto University of Advanced Science’s school festival, held in late October on the Kameoka Campus. It enjoys a high participation rate from local residents and is very lively. The laser art at the finale is beautiful and offers an impact you won’t find at other school festivals.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 1-1 Otani, Nanjo, Sogabe-cho, Kameoka-shi, Kyoto-fu |
| Website | https://ryubisaizixtukouii.wixsite.com/ryuutousai |
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