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

Here’s an introduction to the cultural festivals and campus festivals held by universities and junior colleges in Wakayama Prefecture.

Events full of character—like Wakayama University’s “Wadaisai” and Kinki University’s “Kinokuni Festival”—are especially appealing.

Enjoy the once-a-year festivities to the fullest, with flea markets, food stalls, creatively designed attractions, live performances, and more!

Past events

Kiba Festival | Wakayama Medical UniversityOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Wakayama Prefecture

http://www.wakayama-med.ac.jp

At Wakayama Medical University’s Kiba Festival, there’s a packed lineup including stage performances like acoustic sets, bands, and dance, a variety of food stalls, a bodybuilding contest, karate demonstrations, and a haunted house, along with special programs unique to a medical university. There’s also sometimes a tuna-carving show, a Wakayama specialty.

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.wakayama-med.ac.jp/

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Mandala Festival | Koyasan UniversitySat 10/11–Sun 10/12, Wakayama Prefecture

http://www.koyasan-u.ac.jp

The Mandala Festival is bustling with food stalls and the pro stage, but the real highlight is the stage event lineup! There’s a wide variety, including speed eating and drinking contests, a cross-dressing contest, and a karaoke competition—and every event offers lavish prizes for top finishers. If you’re confident in your skills, don’t hesitate to join in!

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025
place385, Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.koyasan-u.ac.jp/

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