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

Name: TOMIGAOKA Festival | Nara Gakuen University
Start: 2025-10-19T00:00:00+09:00
End: 2025-10-19T23:59:59+09:00
Location: Nara Gakuen University

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One of the charms of school festivals is how easily you can enjoy an extraordinary atmosphere—strolling through lively food stalls and taking in stage performances.

The Kansai area is dotted with distinctive universities, each hosting festivals with a unique campus vibe.

There are many programs and exhibits that showcase students’ individuality, offering new discoveries every time you visit.

In this article, we present a list of schedules for university festivals held in Kansai.

Be sure to check it out as a reference when you’re deciding where to go.

Past events

Yotsuba Festival | Konan Women's UniversityHyogo Prefecture, Sat 10/25–Sun 10/26

Boasting a history of over 50 years, the Hill with an Ocean View Festival offers a wide range of attractions, including food stalls, stage performances, and activities for children. It has also become established as an event that fosters strong ties with the local community, featuring initiatives such as a recycling station and social contribution programs.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place	6-2-23, 6-chome, Morikita-cho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan
Website	http://www.konan-wu.ac.jp/
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Mikuriya Festival | Osaka University of CommerceOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

The Mikuriya Festival takes its name from Mikuriya Sakae-cho, where the university is located. In addition to stage events and food stalls, there are also performances by popular artists and street performers. This year, there will also be attractions for children, such as a police motorcycle display and a kickbase tournament.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place	4-1-10, Mikuriya Sakae-cho, 4-chome, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	http://ouc.daishodai.ac.jp/campuslife/festival/
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Kusunoki Festival | Osaka Shoin Women's UniversityOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

http://www.osaka-shoin.ac.jp

It’s Kusunoki Festival, the school festival of Osaka Shoin Women’s University. In addition to stage events, food stalls, and a talk show with guest speakers, there’s also a slightly unusual beauty pageant called the Hakama Contest.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place	4-2-26, Hishiyanishi 4-chome, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	http://www.osaka-shoin.ac.jp/univ/campuslife/festival/

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Ryukoku Festival | Ryukoku University (Seta Campus)Oct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture

http://www.ryukoku.ac.jp

This is the school festival at Ryukoku University’s Seta Campus in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. Every year, there are live performances by bands popular with younger generations and a Miss Campus contest. Sometimes there’s also a programming class for children. If you’re nearby, be sure to stop by!

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place	1-5 Yokotani, Seta Oe-cho, Otsu-shi, Shiga
Website	http://www.ryukoku.ac.jp/seta.html
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OCC Festival | Osaka Christian College Junior CollegeFri 10/24–Sat 10/25, Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Fri, Oct 24–Sat, Oct 25, 2025
place	1-3-61 Maruyama-dori, Abeno Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://www.occ.ac.jp/campus_life/occfes/
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Okadayama Festival | Kobe CollegeFri 10/24 – Sat 10/25, Hyogo Prefecture

It’s the Okadayama Festival, the school festival of Kobe College. There are opportunities for students to express different sides of themselves, such as a dance contest and stage performances. The paella from the Cooking Research Club is said to be famous, but it sells out quickly, so if you’re going, get there early.

Schedule	Fri, Oct 24–Sat, Oct 25, 2025
place	4-1 Okadayama, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo Prefecture
Website	http://www.kobe-c.ac.jp/
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TOMIGAOKA Festival | Nara Gakuen UniversitySun, 10/19 Nara Prefecture

http://www.naragakuen-u.jp

The Tomigaoka Festival held at Nara Gakuen University is one of the school festivals with high visitor satisfaction, drawing a full house at the ever-popular annual bingo tournament. The student-run food and game booths, each with their own creative twists, are also a big hit. If you haven’t been yet, be sure to check it out.

Schedule	Sunday, October 19, 2025
place	3-15-1 Nakatomigaoka, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
Website	http://www.naragakuen-u.jp/

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