Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (Jinhae Naval Port Festival)
MarchGyeongnam
This is a spring cherry blossom festival held every year around Jinhae District in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do. It began as a memorial ceremony for Admiral Yi Sun-sin, and today you can enjoy military band and honor guard shows, blossom-viewing spots, and naval experiences. Most events are free, and only the Cherry Blossom Music Festival charges admission.
When is it held?
Every year around late March. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Mar 27 ~ Apr 5 (ended). Check the official website for next year’s dates.
Before you go, check this year’s dates and fees on the official website.
What can you do there?
- Watch the memorial ceremony and victory parade at Bukwon Rotary
- Enjoy marching band and honor guard shows on Friday evenings and weekends
- Visit the naval academy and base to see a turtle ship and try on a naval uniform
- Stroll blossom spots such as Yeojwacheon Stream, Gyeonghwa Station and Jinhaeru
- Ride the Jehwangsan monorail and look over the city from Jinhae Tower
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Gyeongnam area by KTX, express bus or intercity bus. Once there, check public transit to the venue in a map app (Naver Map and KakaoMap are the most accurate in Korea).
Naver Map ↗ KakaoMap ↗ Google Maps ↗ Official website ↗
What to wear and bring
Spring mornings and evenings are chilly. A light layer and comfortable shoes work well.
This is general guidance. Check the official website for what to bring and how to enter each event.
Photos
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change. · Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type3 · Shown unaltered.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (Jinhae Naval Port Festival) held?
Every year around late March. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (Jinhae Naval Port Festival)?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Gyeongnam, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (Jinhae Naval Port Festival) free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Gyeongnam
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.