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

Aozora Festival | Niigata Seiryo College (Junior College Division)Sat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Niigata Prefecture

http://www.n-seiryo.ac.jp

Masago Fest | Meirin Junior CollegeSaturday, 10/25, Niigata Prefecture

Koshishu Festival | Joetsu University of EducationSat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Niigata Prefecture

http://www.juen.ac.jp

Joetsu University of Education, a national university corporation located in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, is a newly conceived teacher-training university where aspiring teachers study. Every year around the end of October, it hosts the Koshushisai festival—an event where you can enjoy Niigata’s beautiful autumn foliage at its peak. Come and feel the students’ passion up close!

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Daidaiwa Festival | Niigata University of Food and Agriculture (Tainai Campus)Sun, Oct 19 – Niigata Prefecture

nafu.ac.jp

Gotomousai | Niigata University of Health and WelfareNiigata Prefecture, Sat 10/18–Sun 10/19

nuhw-gotousai.jp

Niigata University of Health and Welfare, located in Kita Ward, Niigata City, aims to cultivate professionals who can thrive across a wide range of fields including healthcare, welfare, and sports. During the Gutousai, the university festival held in early October, an open campus is also offered. The name “Gutousai” comes from the character “伍,” which conveys meanings such as comrades and joining together, symbolizing the communication that forms the core of the school. “桃” (peach) was chosen for its image of putting down deep roots and bearing abundant fruit.

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Autumn Foliage Festival | Niigata Sangyo UniversityNiigata Prefecture, Sat 10/18–Sun 10/19

Niigata Sangyo University in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, has a history of over 70 years and a campus set in a lush, green location. The autumn Koyo Festival held there every year is always lively, featuring guest performances, various student-run food and activity stalls, and stage events.

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Shindai Festival | Niigata UniversityNiigata Prefecture, Sat 10/18–Sun 10/19

The Niigata University Festival, held every October, is the largest campus festival in Niigata Prefecture. It’s packed with fun events, including celebrity guest appearances, student-run projects, stage performances by various clubs and groups, and numerous food stalls. There’s also a Miss and Mister contest, so you’re guaranteed to have a great time.

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