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

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

Chayamachi Festival | Osaka Institute of Technology (Umeda Campus)Sun, 10/19, Osaka Prefecture

The Chayamachi Festival held at Osaka Institute of Technology’s Umeda Campus is still a young event that began in 2017. It’s located right in the city area of Umeda Chayamachi, making it easy to access. The festival gets lively with activities such as puzzle-solving events, bingo tournaments, and casino-themed attractions.

ScheduleSunday, October 19, 2025
place1-45, Chayamachi, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.oit.ac.jp/
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Kyokan Festival | Kyoto College of NursingSun, Oct 19 — Kyoto Prefecture

It’s the school festival of Kyoto Nursing University. In addition to student-run food stalls, a variety of stage events will be held. In past years, there were activities like a karaoke contest, a cross-dressing (male-to-female and female-to-male) contest, and even a bingo tournament. It looks like there will also be a manzai comedy stage, so that should be fun.

ScheduleSunday, October 19, 2025
place1-21, Mibu Higashitakada-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.kyotokango.ac.jp/

Kiba Festival | Wakayama Medical UniversityOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Wakayama Prefecture

At Wakayama Medical University’s Kiba Festival, there’s a packed lineup including stage performances like acoustic sets, bands, and dance, a variety of food stalls, a bodybuilding contest, karate demonstrations, and a haunted house, along with special programs unique to a medical university. There’s also sometimes a tuna-carving show, a Wakayama specialty.

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.wakayama-med.ac.jp/

Kuzuha Festival | Shijonawate Gakuen UniversitySat, 10/18, Osaka Prefecture

Kusunokiba Festival is the school festival of Shijonawate Gakuen University. In addition to student-run food stalls, there are live music performances and comedy shows. A grand raffle will also be held, so be sure to join in and try your luck at winning prizes!

ScheduleSaturday, October 18, 2025
place5-11-10 Hojo, Daito-shi, Osaka-fu
Websitehttp://un.shijonawate-gakuen.ac.jp/
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Kuzuhasai | Shijonawate Gakuen Junior CollegeSat, 10/18, Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 18, 2025
place6-45, Gakuencho, Daito-shi, Osaka-fu
Websitehttps://jc.shijonawate-gakuen.ac.jp/news/archives/5973

University Festival | Osaka Seikei UniversityOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

Osaka Seikei University, located in Osaka City—the kanji are a bit difficult—derives its name from China’s Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji). Every year, there are lively events such as live performances, comedy shows, and concerts by the light music club. Many food stalls and other booths are also set up.

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place3-10, Aikawa, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-fu
Websitehttp://univ.osaka-seikei.jp

College Festival | Osaka Seikei Junior CollegeOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place3-10-62 Aikawa, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-fu, Japan
Websitehttp://tandai.osaka-seikei.jp/cn/