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Kyoto Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]

Introducing the cultural and school festivals of universities and junior colleges held in Kyoto Prefecture.

Experience the uniquely captivating culture of “Student City Kyoto.”

From flea markets and food stalls to creative, fun attractions and live events—enjoy these once-a-year festivals to the fullest!

Past events

Akane Festival | Kyoto Koka Women's University Junior College DivisionSat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Kyoto Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025
placeKyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Nishikyogoku Kuzuno-cho, Ukyo Ward
Websitehttp://www.koka.ac.jp/
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Shigetsu Festival | Kyoto Bunkyo UniversitySat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Kyoto Prefecture

The Shigetsu Festival takes its name from the fact that the area around Kyoto Bunkyo Uji Campus was once called “Shigetsu no Sato.” With an official mascot character and a pre-event, the Ryōbo Festival, held in July, it exudes a charm unique to Kyoto. Highlights include their proactive programming, such as hosting voice actor talk shows.

ScheduleSat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025
place80, Chisoku, Makishima-cho, Uji-shi, Kyoto-fu
Websitehttp://www.kbu.ac.jp/kbu/
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Shigetsu Festival | Kyoto Bunkyo Junior CollegeSat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Kyoto Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025
place80, Chisoku, Makishima-cho, Uji-shi, Kyoto-fu
Websitehttp://www.kbu.ac.jp/kbjc/

Hoshinichi Festival | Kyoto Nishiyama Junior CollegeSat, Nov 8 — Kyoto Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, November 8, 2025
place26 Aio Nishijo, Nagaokakyo-shi, Kyoto-fu
Websitehttps://seizan.ac.jp/

Ooruri Festival | Kyoto College of Medical ScienceSat, Nov 8 — Kyoto Prefecture

Organized by the Student Council, the Ōruri Festival actively fosters interaction with local residents and children, and offers a wide variety of activities for kids. With food stalls, stamp rallies, bingo games, and more, the festival is packed with events that people of all ages can enjoy.

ScheduleSaturday, November 8, 2025
place1-3 Imakita, Oyama Higashimachi, Sonobe-cho, Nantan-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.kyoto-msc.jp/

Tachibana Festival | Kyoto Tachibana UniversitySat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Kyoto Prefecture

It’s the autumn campus festival at Kyoto Tachibana University. One of the events, the “T-1 Grand Prix,” is a competition where participants showcase comedy skits, impersonations, and manzai routines to see who’s the funniest. There are prizes for the winners, which makes it even more exciting. Of course, just walking around the campus is plenty of fun too!

ScheduleSat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025
placeOyake Yamada, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.tachibana-u.ac.jp/
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Akane Festival | Kyoto Koka Women's UniversitySat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Kyoto Prefecture

Koka Women's University holds its campus festival in mid-November every year. Attracting around 3,000 visitors annually, the celebrity talk shows and comedy live shows by professional comedians are especially popular. Why not take this chance to sneak a peek inside a women's university that you rarely get to enter?

ScheduleSat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025
place38, Katsuno-cho, Nishikyogoku, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.koka.ac.jp/
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