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!
- Ishikawa Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Yamanashi Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Toyama Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Fukui Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Campus Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Niigata Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Nagano Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Hibikiryokusai | Ishikawa Prefectural University | Culture Festival / School Festival
- University Festival | Fukui University of Technology | Cultural Festival / School Festival
- Tomidai Festival | University of Toyama | Cultural Festival / School Festival
- Shindai Festival | Niigata University | Cultural Festival / School Festival
- Hokkaido and Tohoku Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Gifu Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Hokkaido Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Past events
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/ |
| SNS |
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/ |
Ginrei Festival | Shinshu University (Matsumoto Campus)Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 3-1-1, Asahi 3-chome, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano-ken |
| Website | https://www.ginreisai.com/ |
| SNS |
Gakkai Festival | Ueda Junior CollegeSat, Nov 1 — Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | Shimono-go, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.uedawjc.ac.jp/ |
Seiryokusai | University of Health Sciences (Katsuragawa Campus)Sat, Nov 1 – Yamanashi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | 909-2, Yokkaichiba, Tsuru-shi, Yamanashi-ken |
| Website | https://www.kenkoudai.ac.jp/ |
Kairin Festival | Tsuruga Nursing UniversitySat, Nov 1 – Fukui Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | 78-2-1 Kizaki, Tsuruga-shi, Fukui-ken |
| Website | http://tsuruga-nu.ac.jp/ |
Keidaisai | Niigata University of ManagementNiigata Prefecture, Sat 11/1–Sun 11/2
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | Kibōgaoka, Kamo City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | https://sites.google.com/view/keidaisai |
| SNS |