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
University Festival | Teikyo University of Science (Tokyo West Campus)Sat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Yamanashi Prefecture
This cultural festival has hosted a wide range of fun events, from food stalls and other mock shops to performances by the dance club and brass band, as well as presentations by the dog trainer research club. The atmosphere is casual and not formal, so you can relax and enjoy yourself to the fullest.
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 2525 Yatsusawa, Uenohara-shi, Yamanashi-ken |
| Website | https://teikakadaisai.jimdofree.com/ |
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Azusanomori Festival | Matsumoto University Matsusho Junior College DivisionOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 2095-1, Niimura, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano-ken |
| Website | https://gakuyu.matsumoto-u.ac.jp/azusanomori-fes/ |
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Kinjō Festival | Kinjō University Junior CollegeSat 10/18–Sun 10/19, Ishikawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 1200, Kasama-machi, Hakusan-shi, Ishikawa, Japan |
| Website | https://www.kinjo.ac.jp/festival/ |
Kōdaisai | Kanazawa Institute of TechnologySat 10/18–Sun 10/19, Ishikawa Prefecture
The Kodaifest at Kanazawa Institute of Technology features a program that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, including game events, hero shows, public lectures, and stage performances. No matter who goes, they’re unlikely to get bored. It’s also recommended for families.
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 22-7-1, Ogigaoka, Nonoichi-shi, Ishikawa, Japan |
| Website | http://www2.kanazawa-it.ac.jp/kitfes/ |
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Shiraume Festival | Nagano Junior CollegeSat, 10/18 Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
| place | 9-11 Miwa, Nagano-shi, Nagano-ken |
| Website | http://www.nagajo-junior-college.ac.jp/ |
Rindō Festival | Nagano UniversityOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 658-1, Shimonogō, Ueda-shi, Nagano-ken |
| Website | http://www.nagano.ac.jp/ |
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Gotomousai | Niigata University of Health and WelfareNiigata Prefecture, Sat 10/18–Sun 10/19
Niigata University of Health and Welfare, located in Kita Ward, Niigata City, aims to cultivate professionals who can thrive across a wide range of fields including healthcare, welfare, and sports. During the Gutousai, the university festival held in early October, an open campus is also offered. The name “Gutousai” comes from the character “伍,” which conveys meanings such as comrades and joining together, symbolizing the communication that forms the core of the school. “桃” (peach) was chosen for its image of putting down deep roots and bearing abundant fruit.
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | Shimamicho, Kita Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | https://nuhw-gotousai.jp/ |
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