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Koshinetsu and Hokuriku Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Here is an introduction to the cultural festivals and school festivals held by universities and junior colleges in the Koshinetsu and Hokuriku regions (Niigata, Yamanashi, Nagano, Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui Prefectures).
Let’s enjoy the once-a-year festivities to the fullest with flea markets, food stalls, creatively planned activities, live events, and more!
Past events
Iwakimine Festival | Otsuki Junior CollegeSat, Dec 6 – Yamanashi Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DP0RqWYEhA2/| Schedule | Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
| place | 1-16-2 Otachi, Otsuki-shi, Yamanashi |
| Website | http://www.ohtsuki.ac.jp/ |
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Shinsen Festival | Niigata Chuo Junior CollegeSaturday, 11/29, Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 29, 2025 |
| place | 2909-2, Kibōgaoka, Kamo-shi, Niigata-ken |
| Website | http://www.niigatachuoh-jc.ac.jp/ |
Autumn Leaves Festival | Teikyo Gakuen Junior CollegeNov 14 (Fri)–15 (Sat), Yamanashi Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQBo4DHkYr3| Schedule | Fri, Nov 14–Sat, Nov 15, 2025 |
| place | 615-1 Kobuchisawa-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi-ken |
| Website | http://www.teikyo-gjc.ac.jp/ |
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Soroku Festival | University of Health Sciences (Mt. Fuji Campus)Sat, Nov 8 — Yamanashi Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQN4Ft2EjCr/| Schedule | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| place | 7187 Kodachi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.kenkoudai.ac.jp/ |
Tōō Festival | University of Yamanashi (Iida Campus)Sat, Nov 8 — Yamanashi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| place | 5-11 Iida, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi-ken |
| Website | http://www.yamanashi-ken.ac.jp/ |
Shinpu Festival | Suwa University of Science (Public)Sunday, 11/2, Nagano Prefecture
Suwa University of Science, a public university in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, holds its annual campus festival called “Ridai-sai” every year from October to November. The festival features numerous food stalls, stage performances, and exhibitions, drawing large crowds each year.
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | 5000-1 Toyohira, Chino-shi, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.sus.ac.jp/ |
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Sakuren Festival | Niigata College of NursingSun, Nov 2, Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | 240, Shinnan-cho, Joetsu-shi, Niigata-ken |
| Website | http://www.niigata-cn.ac.jp/ |