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

Waka-Reha Festival | Wakayama Professional University of RehabilitationSun, 11/23 Wakayama Prefecture

wakayama.kyowa.ac.jp

Wadai Festival | Wakayama UniversitySat 11/15–Sun 11/16, Wakayama Prefecture

http://www.wadaisaiunion.com

Wakayama University’s campus festival is called the Wadai Festival. Every year, Wakayama University hosts live performances featuring well-known artists as special guests. Comedians also come to perform, so be sure to check them out too. In addition, the festival has featured a variety of events in the past, such as athletic challenge shows, singing contests, and sweets-themed projects—there’s plenty to enjoy.

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Shin-ai Festival | Wakayama Shin-ai Women's Junior CollegeSat, Oct 25 – Wakayama Prefecture

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

Medical Love Festival | Tokyo Health Care University (Onominato Campus)Sat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Wakayama Prefecture

Kinokuni Festival | Kindai University (Wakayama Campus)Sat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Wakayama Prefecture

The Kinokuni Festival is the school festival held at Kindai University’s Wakayama campus. Since it’s the campus of the Faculty of Biology-Oriented Science and Technology, related themed events are held every year. Live performances by comedians and showcases by various student clubs are also highlights. There’s also an exhibition of drawings and craft works created by local elementary school students.

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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.

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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!

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