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

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

Traditional events such as Nara University’s “Aogaki Festival” and Nara University of Education’s “Kiirose Festival” are especially appealing.

From flea markets and food stalls to creatively designed activities and live performances, let’s enjoy this once-a-year celebration to the fullest!

Past events

Koto Festival | Nara Women's UniversityOct 31 (Fri) – Nov 2 (Sun), Nara Prefecture

http://www.nara-wu.ac.jp

Nara Women’s University’s Koto Festival is packed with events like bingo and beauty pageants, but its biggest draw is the charity raffle that leverages the large number of sponsoring companies. Participants can win products provided by sponsors through low-cost raffle tickets, and the proceeds are donated to welfare-related facilities, helping to support the local community.

ScheduleFri, Oct 31–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
placeKitauoyanishi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/
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Shirakashi Seisai | Nara Medical UniversityOct 25 (Sat)–26 (Sun), Nara Prefecture

Shirakashio Festival aims for a local focus under the theme “Two Days to Fall in Love with Nara.” True to a medical university’s festival, it places strong emphasis on hands-on medical experience events, with the goal of bringing people closer to healthcare. The festival also strives to ensure every visitor gains something from the experience, featuring food stalls, stage performances, and various symposiums.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place840, Shijocho, Kashihara-shi, Nara Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.naramed-u.ac.jp/
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Kio Festival | Kio UniversityOct 25 (Sat)–26 (Sun), Nara Prefecture

This is the Kio Festival, the school festival of Kio University in Nara Prefecture. At the Kio Festival, it’s customary for the student organizing staff to wear matching coveralls, which are designed each year to match the festival’s theme. On the outdoor stage, student volunteers give performances such as band live shows.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
placeNara Prefecture, Kitakatsuragi District, Umami Naka 4-chome, Kitakatsuragi District
Websitehttps://www.kio.ac.jp/information/category/070

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Saho Festival | Nara Saho Junior CollegeSat, 10/25 Nara Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 25, 2025
placeShikanoen-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.narasaho-c.ac.jp/
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TOMIGAOKA Festival | Nara Gakuen UniversitySun, 10/19 Nara Prefecture

http://www.naragakuen-u.jp

The Tomigaoka Festival held at Nara Gakuen University is one of the school festivals with high visitor satisfaction, drawing a full house at the ever-popular annual bingo tournament. The student-run food and game booths, each with their own creative twists, are also a big hit. If you haven’t been yet, be sure to check it out.

ScheduleSunday, October 19, 2025
place3-15-1 Nakatomigaoka, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.naragakuen-u.jp/

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Shion Festival | Nara University of the Arts Junior CollegeOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Nara Prefecture

http://www.naragei.ac.jp

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
placeKume Town, Nara Prefecture, Kashihara City
Websitehttp://www.naragei.ac.jp/
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Nice Po! | Nara Institute of Science and TechnologySat, 9/27, Nara Prefecture

http://www.naist.jp

ScheduleSaturday, September 27, 2025
place8916-5, Takayama-cho, Ikoma-shi, Nara-ken, Japan
Websitehttps://www.naist.jp/collaboration/regional/naist_expo/naispo2025.html
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