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Shimane Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Here’s an introduction to the cultural and school festivals held by universities and junior colleges in Shimane Prefecture.
From flea markets and food stalls to creative, fun attractions and live events—enjoy this once-a-year celebration to the fullest!
Past events
Kuebiko Festival | Shimane University (Izumo Campus)Oct 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), Shimane Prefecture
Kuebiko Festival is the school festival of the Shimane University Faculty of Medicine’s Izumo Campus, located in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. In addition to stage events and food stalls, there are also lectures on medical topics befitting a medical faculty. If you’re interested in health, why not check it out?
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 89-1, Enya-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken |
| Website | https://www.med.shimane-u.ac.jp/school-life/festival.html |
Asuka Festival | University of Shimane Junior College (Matsue Campus)Sun 10/12 – Mon 10/13, Shimane Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DOCjouxk84E/| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | 7-24-2 Hamanogi, Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken |
| Website | https://www.u-shimane.ac.jp/campus/matsue/campuslife/asuka.html |
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Kaiyusai | University of Shimane (Hamada Campus)Sun 10/12 – Mon 10/13, Shimane Prefecture
The University of Shimane is a public university headquartered in Nohara-cho, Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture, established in 2000. It aims to serve as a research hub focused on countries around the Sea of Japan. The university consists of three campuses—Hamada, Izumo, and Matsue—and its mascot is Ororin, inspired by the Yamata no Orochi. The school festival at the Hamada Campus is called Kaiyusai.
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | 2433-2, Nohara-cho, Hamada-shi, Shimane-ken |
| Website | http://kaiyusai.web.fc2.com |
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Asuka Festival | University of Shimane (Matsue Campus)Sun 10/12 – Mon 10/13, Shimane Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DOCjouxk84E/| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | 7-24-2 Hamanogi, Matsue-shi, Shimane Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.u-shimane.ac.jp/campus/matsue/campuslife/asuka.html |
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Shofusai | Shimane University (Matsue Campus)Sun 10/12 – Mon 10/13, Shimane Prefecture
Shōfū Festival is held every October at Shimane University’s Matsue Campus. It’s popular locally because famous guests come every year, making people wonder, “Who will come this year?” It’s a culture festival enjoyed by the community, so it seems like anyone who goes will have a good time.
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | 1060 Nishikawatsu-cho, Matsue-shi, Shimane Prefecture |
| Website | https://shimane-fes.jp/ |
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