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

Akane Festival | Kyoto Koka Women's UniversitySat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Kyoto Prefecture

http://www.koka.ac.jp

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?

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Toryo Festival | Kyoto University of EducationFri 11/7–Sun 11/9, Kyoto Prefecture

http://www.kyokyo-u.ac.jp

The Kyoto University of Education’s campus festival, commonly known as the Tōryō Festival, will be held again this year. Under each year’s theme, it features a children’s amusement park that changes its look, as well as other kids’ programs. As a yearly tradition, comedians from Yoshimoto also make an appearance. What’s more, popular artists of the moment are said to be coming too.

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Shimei Festival | Otani UniversityFri 11/7–Sun 11/9, Kyoto Prefecture

The Otani University Cultural Festival, known as the Shimei Festival and held annually in the second week of November, is happening again this year! Under the concept of “Otani Town,” we’ll transform the entire campus into one lively city! In addition to professional artists, there will be a full lineup of events hosted by various on-campus groups.

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Gaida Festival | Kyoto Junior College of Foreign StudiesNov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Kyoto Prefecture

Takaryō Festival | Bukkyo UniversityNov 2 (Sun) – 4 (Tue), Kyoto Prefecture

Bukkyo University’s school festival, the Oryosai. The mascot character, Taka-tan—whose hobby is touring Kyoto’s many famed ramen shops—is adorably charming. With beauty-related events that delight women, bingo tournaments, and more, its greatest appeal may be the sense of unity that comes from “creating it together.”

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Gaidaifest | Kyoto University of Foreign StudiesNov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Kyoto Prefecture

At Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, the Gaida Festival is held every year over the long weekend at the beginning of November. Each year, a comedy live show featuring entertainers from Yoshimoto Kogyo is staged. The mobile petting zoo held on the athletic field every year is a popular event for both children and adults.

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Geidai Festival | Kyoto City University of ArtsSat 11/1 – Mon 11/3, Kyoto Prefecture

As you would expect from an art university, the campus festival at Kyoto City University of Arts features exceptionally high-quality performances and food stalls. It serves as a venue for students to showcase the artistic skills they’ve developed in their daily studies, and in the past there has even been a musical performed with a full orchestra. This year’s festival at Kyoto City University of Arts is also not to be missed.

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