Jinhae, Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do

Jinhae Gunhangje Festival

Combine cherry-blossom scenery with naval culture and military-band performances at Jinhae's spring festival.

Cherry blossoms beside Yeojwacheon Stream in Jinhae, photographed in 2012; not current bloom conditions.
Photo of a past edition; current facilities and programs may differ.
Photo credit: Sam Ng -LP · CC BY-SA 2.0

International participation evidence

A 2017 Korea.net Honorary Reporter account documents a foreign visitor's trip to the previous year's festival. This is historical participation evidence, not a 2026 visitor count or current transport guide.

Source 1 · 2017-03-21

Getting there by public transport

Connect locally to Jinhae from Changwon or Masan transport hubs, selecting the exact venue first. Gyeonghwa Station Park is not a current passenger station. Recheck official shuttle services and return journeys for the next edition.

Search venue on map Transport & booking

This is a place-name map search, not a guarantee of live services, the best route or event access.

Admission, booking & conditions

KTO lists free entry with some paid programs in 2026; the Cherry Blossom Music Festival was paid. The March 27–April 5, 2026 edition has ended. Next-edition naval-base access, concert booking and ID requirements need separate confirmation.

Official festival information

Official language & booking access

KTO provides an official English introduction. Use it as the main reference while current practical information on the organizer's site is difficult to access.

Our seven-language guide does not mean the organizer offers booking in all seven languages. Check language, payment and identity requirements on the official page.

Sources & verification scope

Written and translated from official sources. The check date is not an on-site visit date; operating conditions may change. · 2026-10-19