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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

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

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/

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

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
placeKume Town, Nara Prefecture, Kashihara City
Websitehttp://www.naragei.ac.jp/

Nice Po! | Nara Institute of Science and TechnologySat, 9/27, Nara Prefecture

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