Tochigi Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule [2026]
Here’s an introduction to the cultural and school festivals held by universities and junior colleges in Tochigi.
Events like Teikyo University’s “Teisai” and Utsunomiya University’s “Minegaoka Festival” are full of unique charm.
From flea markets and food stalls to creatively designed activities and live performances, let’s enjoy these once-a-year festivals to the fullest!
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Past events
Sumire Festival | Utsunomiya Kyowa University (City Campus)Sun, 10/26, Tochigi Prefecture
The “Sumire Festival” is the school festival held at Utsunomiya Kyowa University’s Utsunomiya City Campus. In addition to classic events like food stalls, a cross-dressing contest, and a bingo tournament, there are also university-style programs such as seminar presentations and a speech contest.
| Schedule | Sunday, October 26, 2025 |
| place | 1-3-18 Odori, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi-ken |
| Website | http://www.kyowa-u.ac.jp/ |
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Hokuto Festival | Utsunomiya Bunsei University of ArtOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tochigi Prefecture
Hokuto Festival hosts a variety of events, including food stalls, student exhibitions, and a culinary festival by students from Bunsei Junior College’s Food Field. A college guidance session is also held at the same time, featuring exhibitions of current students’ works, critiques of works brought in by visitors, campus tours, consultations on further education and admissions, and distribution of informational materials.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 4-8-15 Kamitomatsuri 4-chome, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi-ken |
| Website | http://www.bunsei.ac.jp/ |
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Mikamo Festival | Sano Nihon University Junior CollegeSun, Oct 19 – Tochigi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 19, 2025 |
| place | Takahagi-machi, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Website | http://sanotan.jp/ |
Watarase Festival | Ashikaga UniversityOct 12 (Sun) – 13 (Mon), Tochigi Prefecture
Named with the concept of passing culture on to the next generation, the event is called the Watarase Festival. A variety of activities are held. If you’re in the area, please stop by—you might discover something new or have a delightful encounter.
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | 268-1 Omae-cho, Omae-cho, Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi-ken |
| Website | http://www.ashitech.ac.jp/ |
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