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
Jutoku Festival | Yamanashi Gakuin Junior CollegeOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Yamanashi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 2-4-5 Sakaori, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi-ken |
| Website | http://www.ygjc.ac.jp/ |
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Keiwa Festival | Keiwa UniversitySat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 1270 Tomizuka, Tomizuka-cho, Shibata-shi, Niigata, Japan |
| Website | https://www.keiwa-c.ac.jp/ |
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Lotus Flower Festival | University of Niigata PrefectureSat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Niigata Prefecture
The Renkasai, held every fall at the University of Niigata Prefecture, is pronounced “Rengasai.” The name reflects several features: the campus buildings are made of brick (renga), the water plant Monochoria korsakowii (mizuaoi) grows naturally nearby, and Niigata Prefecture leads Japan in tulip production and shipments. True to its name, it’s a school festival brimming with energy.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 471, Ebigase, Higashi Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.unii.ac.jp/ |
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Aozora Festival | Niigata Seiryo UniversitySat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Niigata Prefecture
This is the school festival of Niigata Seiryo University in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, where you can study nursing and social welfare. The main attractions are stage events featuring students and well-known artists. Of course, there are plenty of food and activity booths as well. You can really feel the students’ energy and enthusiasm.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 1-5939 Suidōmachi, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.n-seiryo.ac.jp/ |
Aozora Festival | Niigata Seiryo College (Junior College Division)Sat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 1-5939 Suidōmachi, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.n-seiryo.ac.jp/ |
Masago Fest | Meirin Junior CollegeSaturday, 10/25, Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
| place | 3-16-10 Masago, Nishi Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.meirin-c.ac.jp/ |
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Hibikiryokusai | Ishikawa Prefectural UniversitySat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Ishikawa Prefecture
The Hibikiryokusai festival is packed with experiences and food stalls unique to a school that studies bio-resource and environmental sciences. You can interact with animals and buy vegetables grown on campus—things you won’t find elsewhere. There are plenty of other events, too, so you’ll probably be able to enjoy it from morning till night.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 1-308 Suematsu, Nonoichi-shi, Ishikawa |
| Website | http://www.ishikawa-pu.ac.jp/ |
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