Ikkyosai takes place every November at the Kunitachi Campus of Hitotsubashi University. The tranquil and serene campus of learning is turned into a vibrant area during the three days of the festival!
The 54th Ikkyosai will be held on the following dates:
● Fri. Nov. 24th, 2023 10AM - 5PM
● Sat. Nov. 25th, 2023 10AM - 5PM
● Sun. Nov. 26th, 2023 10AM - 4PM
※Notes: Food booths will be closed 30 minutes before the closing time.
The 54th Ikkyosai will be held face-to-face without any entrance restriction. Anyone can enjoy the festival as no reservation is needed. This year, we will offer programmes that provide food and drink, such as a food booth or an indoor-cafe.
Nearest Train Stations
8 min. walk from JR Kunitachi Station
20 min. walk from JR Yaho Station
For those coming by bicycle
Bicycles are allowed, but there is limited space in the bicycle parking lot.
For those coming by car
General visitors are not allowed to enter the campus by car. Please park in the parking lot outside the university or use public transportation.

Entry by bicycles and cars
No cars are allowed to enter the campus. Please park in the parking lot outside the university campus or use public transportation.
Bicycles are allowed, but bicycle parking space is limited.
Prohibition of bringing pets
From the standpoint of university sanitation, pets are not allowed on the campus, except for guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs. Pets in cases are also not allowed on the campus.
Prohibition of bringing alcohol
Entering the university campus under the influence of alcohol, bringing alcoholic beverages onto the university campus, and drinking on the university campus are prohibited. If you do not comply, you will be asked to leave the campus. We ask for your understanding and cooperation.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited on campus except in designated smoking areas, which is located next to Administrasion Building(Houjinn Hombutou/法人本部棟). Please refer to the campus map for detailed locations.
Restricted Areas
During the Ikkyosai, there are areas where no one is allowed to enter except for university personnel and the Ikkyosai Steering Committee. There are signs posted in these areas.
In the case of heavy rain
In the case of heavy rain, there may be changes to the content and time of stage, field programmes and food booths.
【Stage Programme】
Stage programmes on the outdoor stages (Kanematsu-Mae Stage and Houjin-Hombutou-Mae Stage) will be either continued, cancelled or moved to the Gymnasium Stage (Taiikukan Stage) on the East Campus. Please check the Ikkyosai official website and official SNS for information about possible transfers to the Gymnasium Stage and the timetable.
【Field Programme】
Some programmes may be cancelled in the case of rain.
【Food booths】
In the case of heavy rain, the closing time of the food booths may be brought forward by 30 minutes on the last day, which means that those booths may close at 15:00 on 26 Nov (Sun).
Ikkyosai Tea Ceremony (一橋祭茶会)
Hitostsubashi Univ.
Omotesenke Sado Club
(一橋大学表千家茶道部)

25thall day
26thall day
Food and Drink
Would you like a cup of tea for a break? We will be waiting for you.
Shorinji Kempo Performance (少林寺拳法演武)
Hitostsubashi&Tsuda Univ.
Shorinji Kempo Club
(一橋津田塾大学少林寺拳法部)

25th10:45AM-11:00AM
26th -
Performance
Thrust! Kick! Throw! A variety of Shorinji Kempo techniques will be performed!
Archery Game (的当てゲーム)
Japanese Archery Club
(体育会弓道部)

25thall day
26thall day
Experience
If you win a lot, you might win great prizes including a Switch!
Aikido Performance (合気道 演武)
Hitostsubashi Univ.
Aikido Club
(一橋大学体育会合気道部)

25th -
26th11:15AM-11:35AM
Performance
All club members in grades 1-3 will perform in turn!
Calligraphy Performance (書道パフォーマンス)
Hitostsubashi Univ.
Tansei Calligraphy Club
(一橋大学淡成書道会)

25th10:15AM-10:45AM
26th -
Performance
This is a performance by Tansei Calligraphy Club, which boasts a long tradition! Please come and see us wielding our calligraphy brushes!
Hitotsubashi Univ.Orchestra Special Consert (一橋大学管弦楽団特別演奏会)
Hitostsubashi Univ.
Orchestra
(一橋大学管弦楽団)

25th -
26th10:00AM-11:40AM
Concert
This is a special concert of Hitotsubashi Univ. Orchestra. Please enjoy our special music!
Preserving festivals for the future (未来の祭りを救え!)
Ikkyosai Steering Committee
(一橋祭運営委員会)

25th -
26th10:40AM-12:10AM
Symposium
In this symposium, the Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori Promotion Association will be invited to explain the appeal of Awa Odori and the current issues facing festivals in Japan. This is a chance to see an Awa Odori performance that you would not normally have the opportunity to see in Tokyo!
Give a TED-style speech! (TED風スピーチをしよう)
Hitotsubashi Uni. TED Club
(TED研究会)

25th1:00PM-5:00PM
26thall day
Experience
Learn how to give a TED Talk-style speech!