The 63rd Jinhae Gunhangje Festival will be held in Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam, from March 28 to April 6, 2025. This year, the cherry blossom colony at Ungdong Reservoir, which has been closed for 57 years, will be open to the public, and various cultural events are planned, attracting great anticipation.
| Date | Program | Location |
|---|---|---|
| March 28 (Fri) 18:00 | Opening Ceremony | Jinhae Public Stadium |
| March 29 (Sat) ~ March 30 (Sun) | Cherry Blossom Music Festival | Throughout Jinhae-gu |
| April 2 (Wed) 18:00~ | Yi Sun-sin Victory Commemoration Fireworks Show | Jinhaeru Area |
| April 4 (Fri) ~ April 6 (Sun) | Jinhae Military Band & Honor Guard Festival | Jinhae Public Stadium |
| April 5 (Sat) 14:00 | Black Eagles Air Show | Sky above Jinhae Public Stadium |
Major Attractions & Sightseeing Spots
- Ungdong Reservoir Cherry Blossom Colony: Open for the first time in 57 years, featuring a stunning view of about 500 cherry trees.
- Yeojwacheon (Romance Bridge): A romantic walking path under a tunnel of cherry blossoms.
- Gyeonghwa Station: A famous photo spot featuring cherry blossom tunnels along the railway.
- Korea Naval Academy: Open to the public during the festival, offering various experience programs.
Hidden Cherry Blossom Spots
- Jangboksan Sculpture Park
- Hwindolme Park
- Jehwangsan Park
- Anmin Hill Cherry Blossom Road
- Culture Street
Food & Restaurants
- Jungang Market
- Gyeonghwa Market
- Yeojwacheon Food Street
- Cherry Blossom Pojangmacha (Food Stalls)
- Seokdong Food Street
Recommended Courses
- Pre-Festival Course (1 Night): Yeojwacheon → Bukwon Rotary → Jungang Market → Korea Naval Academy → Gyeonghwa Station → Gyeonghwa Market → Pre-Festival Event → Yeojwacheon
- Fireworks Show Course (Afternoon Trip): Korea Naval Academy → Jungwon Rotary → Gyeonghwa Station → Seokdong Food Street → Jinhaeru Fireworks Show → Yeojwacheon
- Military Band & Honor Guard Festival Course (1 Night 2 Days): Gyeonghwa Station → Gyeonghwa Market → Jinhae Station/Jungwon Rotary → Jinhae Public Stadium → Korea Naval Academy → Jungwon Rotary (Cultural Food Spot) → Yeojwacheon
- Healing Course: Yeojwacheon → Jungang Market → Anmin Hill Cherry Blossom Road → Gyeonghwa Station → Jinhaeru → Jehwangsan Monorail
Transportation & Parking Information
Due to the expected high number of visitors during the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, public transportation is recommended. Parking lots will be available mainly at government offices and nearby schools, so please check the official website in advance.