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2017 Jinhae Naval Port Festival – A Feast of Fireworks and Cherry Blossoms

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — Korea’s most iconic cherry blossom festival, the “Jinhae Naval Port Festival,” is held annually around early April for about ten days as the cherry blossoms bloom. The main events take place in the Jinhae district of Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province. ...

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The “Jinhae Naval Port Festival,” Korea’s most representative cherry blossom event, is celebrated for about ten days around early April when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The festival primarily takes place in the Jinhae district of Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province. One of the main significances of the Jinhae Naval Port Festival is to honor Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a national hero of Korea. Jinhae was a Japanese naval base before 1945 and is now a key military site for the Korean Navy. The cherry blossoms were planted during the Japanese occupation but were later cut down and replanted, resulting in their current appearance.
 

The “Jinhae Naval Port Festival,” where you can enjoy cherry blossoms in a port city, officially kicked off on April 1. (Photo provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)

Jinhae, not far from Busan, is famous for its dreamy cherry blossom-lined scenery along the Yosu Stream waterfront and classic views of trains passing by Gyeonghwa Station. At night, special lighting and decorations add to the charm. Each year, the festival attracts over 2 million domestic and international visitors who stroll through the tunnel-like avenues of cherry blossoms and enjoy the falling petals. The festival also features exciting performances such as military band parades and fireworks displays—absolutely not to be missed.

During the Jinhae Naval Port Festival, you can witness performances by a military band and honor guard consisting of over 600 officers from 14 units, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and the U.S. 8th Army. (Image source: Korea Tourism Organization)

A multimedia maritime fireworks show will also be staged during the event. (Image source: Korea Tourism Organization)

The Jinhae Naval Port Festival is a must-visit destination for cherry blossom enthusiasts in Korea. (Image source: Korea Tourism Organization)

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2017 Jinhae Naval Port Festival
Event Period: April 1–April 10, 2017
Venue: Communication-dong, Jinhae District, Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province
Main Event Areas: Jungwon Roundabout and surrounding Jinhae District
Recommended Route: Changbok Mountain Sculpture Park → Yosu Stream Cherry Blossom Path → Jinhae Inland Water Environmental Ecology Park → Naval Academy (open only during the Naval Port Festival) → Imperial Mountain Park → Anmin Ridge → Gyeonghwa Station

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