Kyoto Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Kyoto Prefecture is home not only to universities with long traditions but also to many newer institutions, and the campus festivals held at each offer a rich variety.
Visitors will never be bored, with food stalls to enjoy, stage performances to get excited about, and opportunities to experience research presentations and exhibitions.
Many of these festivals are open to the general public, making it easy for anyone to join—that’s another great point.
This article clearly summarizes the schedules of campus festivals held at universities across Kyoto Prefecture.
Be sure to check it out when planning your visit.
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- Toryo Festival | Kyoto University of Education | Cultural Festival / School Festival
- EVE | Doshisha University | Cultural Festival / School Festival
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Past events
Trias Festival | Kyoto Prefectural University of MedicineNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture
This is the annual cultural festival held by Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine around its founding day on November 1. It is organized by the Trias Festival Executive Committee, mainly composed of fourth-year medical students and second-year nursing students. In addition to events hosted by various clubs, the festival features a wide variety of programs such as “Mysterious,” a heart-fluttering project by six cute nursing students, and a talk show by Kenji Moriwaki.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | Kajiicho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | https://trias.link/ |
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Kino Festival | Kyoto Seika UniversityNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture
This is the school festival of Kyoto Seika University, where you can explore design, manga, and the humanities. With many art-focused students, every year features a packed lineup of elaborate events. Don’t miss the live performances by popular bands, either. Come savor autumn in Kyoto at the Kino Festival!
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 137, Iwakura Kinocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | https://seika-kinosai.com/ |
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KYOBI Festival | Kyoto University of Arts and CraftsNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 1-1 Nihonmatsu, Koyama Higashimachi, Sonobe-cho, Nantan-shi, Kyoto-fu |
| Website | http://www.kyobi.ac.jp/ |
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Ōu Ryūzan Festival | Kyoto University of the ArtsNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture
The school festival held every September by Kyoto University of Art and Design. As you’d expect from an art university’s festival, there are student exhibitions and fashion shows, giving it a distinctly different atmosphere from that of a typical university. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a festival with a unique twist.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Sakyo Ward, Kitashirakawa Kamihatecho, Kyoto City |
| Website | http://www.kyoto-art.ac.jp/ |
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Kyoyakusai | Kyoto Pharmaceutical UniversityNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture
This is the Kyoyaku Festival, the campus festival of Kyoto Pharmaceutical University. Each year, the Kyoyaku Festival recruits student volunteers to perform in bands, dance, and other acts. There’s also a stage featuring popular bands and comedians, making it a campus festival you won’t want to miss.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 5, Misasagi Nakauchi-cho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu |
| Website | http://www.kyoto-phu.ac.jp/ |
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Clover Festival | Doshisha University (Kyotanabe Campus)Nov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture
This is a university festival held at Doshisha University’s Kyotanabe Campus. In collaboration with the local community, it is co-hosted with the City of Kyotanabe. With outdoor stage performances and booths and events by various groups, it is just as lively as the EVE Festival held in late November at the Imadegawa Campus.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 1-3, Tataratsudani, Kyōtanabe-shi, Kyoto-fu, Japan |
| Website | https://cloverfes.com/ |
Fukkitsu Festival | Fukuchiyama Public UniversitySat, Nov 1 — Kyoto Prefecture
Fukkitsu Festival was first held in 2016, the year Fukuchiyama Public University opened. The name “Fukkitsu Festival” combines “kikyo” (balloon flower), the city flower of Fukuchiyama, which appeared frequently among the name suggestions, with the “fuku” from Fukuchiyama. It’s a lively university festival featuring a variety of events and food stalls.
| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | 3370, Aza Hori, Fukuchiyama-shi, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | https://fukkisai.jp/ |
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