Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off)
Seoul, South Korea

Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off)

Outty Ranking 60 4.0 · 4 traveler reviews12 hoursFrom $77
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Outty Ranking

60/100

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Traveler rating

4.0/5

Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off) worth booking?

Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off) is a 12-hour experience in Seoul, South Korea, from $77 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
60 / 100
Rating
4/5 (4)
Duration
12 hours
From
$77 per person

Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is Korea’s largest spring festival, drawing over 2 million visitors each year. In spring, thousands of cherry trees bloom across Jinhae, creating soft pink scenery throughout the city—perfect for a relaxing day trip. Choose either a Seoul round trip or a Busan transfer option. With the Busan drop-off, you can visit Jinhae first, then ride comfortably to Busan (Korea’s second-largest city) and get dropped off after sightseeing. This helps save the Seoul–Busan transportation cost, and you may store luggage on the bus. The Busan transfer option is available for a limited period (Mar 26 – Apr 08), providing added flexibility for travelers continuing their journey to southeastern Korea and wishing to enjoy more of Korea’s beautiful spring scenery. Notice (1) For Busan transfers, each guest may bring one suitcase up to 30 inches. (2) Please select the correct option when booking: Seoul round trip or Busan transfer.

What you get

    About this experience

    Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is Korea’s largest spring festival, drawing over 2 million visitors each year. In spring, thousands of cherry trees bloom across Jinhae, creating soft pink scenery throughout the city—perfect for a relaxing day trip. Choose either a Seoul round trip or a Busan transfer option. With the Busan drop-off, you can visit Jinhae first, then ride comfortably to Busan (Korea’s second-largest city) and get dropped off after sightseeing. This helps save the Seoul–Busan transportation cost, and you may store luggage on the bus. The Busan transfer option is available for a limited period (Mar 26 – Apr 08), providing added flexibility for travelers continuing their journey to southeastern Korea and wishing to enjoy more of Korea’s beautiful spring scenery. Notice (1) For Busan transfers, each guest may bring one suitcase up to 30 inches. (2) Please select the correct option when booking: Seoul round trip or Busan transfer.

    What's included

    Included

    • Round Trip or Transfer Transportation
    • Professional Tour Guide
    • Admission to Attractions

    Not included

    • Other Personal Expenses
    • Lunch Expenses
    • Excess Baggage

    What you'll see and do

    1. Seoul

      After picking up the meeting area in the order of Hongik University Station, Myeongdong Station, and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, move to Gyeonghwa Station. 05:45 Hongik Univ. Station exit 4 06:15 Myeongdong Station exit 3 06:30 Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station Exit 10 Please note that the travel time between Seoul and Jinhae is approximately 4–5 hours by road.

      240 minutes here

    2. Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Road

      Gyeonghwa Station At Gyeonghwa Station in Jinhae, take a walk along the 800m-long railroad lined with cherry trees in endless bloom. Falling cherry blossom petals create a dreamy and romantic scenery.

      180 minutes here

    3. Jinhae Gunhangje Festival

      Jinhae Gunhangje Festival Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is the largest spring festival in korea. Thousands of cherry trees with small pale pink flowers bloom all over Jinhae, with over 2 million people visiting every year. It’s a great way to spend a spring day admiring Jinhae’s cherry blossoms. it’s a definite must not miss experience for anyone! We highly recommend Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival!

      180 minutes here

    4. Busan

      Guests who purchased the Busan transfer option will be moved to Busan. It will drop in order from : Haeundae Subway Station/Seomyeon Subway Station/Busan Subway Station

      120 minutes here

    5. Seoul

      Guests who purchased the Seoul round trip option will return to Seoul. We will get off at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, Myeongdong Station, and Hongik University Station in that order.

      240 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Seoul

    Depart from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Exit 10 at 06:30am

    Meeting point

    Seoul

    Depart from Myeongdong Station Exit 3 at 06:15 AM

    Meeting point

    Seoul

    Depart from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4 at 05:45am

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Busan transfer: Select from Busan, Seomyeon, or Haeundae Station and inform us in advance.

    Ends at

    Round-trip option : Return to the original pick-up location in Seoul. **Busan transfer option is only available from Mar 26 to Apr 08. **

    Options you can book

    • DHCP Station - BUSAN TRANSFER

      Route: From Seoul to Busan Pick up: Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10 and TRANSFER to BUSAN (One suitcase per person allowed) Starting point: Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, Seoul, South Korea

    • Myeongdong - SOUEL ROUNDTRIP

      Pick up: Myeongdong Station Exit 3 (Roundtrip doesn't offer suitcase storage or delivery service) Starting point: 110-5 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    • Myeongdong - BUSAN TRANSFER

      Route: From Seoul to Busan Pick up: Myeongdong Station Exit 3 and TRANSFER to BUSAN (One suitcase per person allowed) Starting point: 110-5 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    • Hongik Station- BUSAN TRANSFER

      Route: From Seoul to Busan Pick up: Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4 and TRANSFER to BUSAN (One suitcase per person allowed) Starting point: Hongik Univ. Station, Seoul, South Korea

    • DHCP Station - SEOUL ROUNDTRIP

      Pick up: Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10 (Roundtrip doesn't offer suitcase storage or delivery service) Starting point: Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, Seoul, South Korea

    • Hongik Station-SEOUL ROUNDTRIP

      Pick up: Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4 (Roundtrip doesn't offer suitcase storage or delivery service) Starting point: Hongik Univ. Station, Seoul, South Korea

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    ko, cmn, en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Lecirt

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Not recommended for travelers who are sensitive to long hours of travel
    • Not recommended for those with severe motion sickness

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    2 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Value for money

    1 mention

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Traveler reviews

    4 verified traveler reviews for Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Michiko_J · April 2026

    The scenery was good but...

    The scenery was good but the tour guide was horrible. She showed up late to the meeting point and the bus driver also showed up late. Was told no beverages on the bus however she has beverages. She lacked enthusiasm and didn't really interact with the people nor did she really explain much. She basically took us to the two locations and told us to meet back at a certain time. That was it. Again, the scenery was perfect with the weather. It's still a place to see but I have had better guides. This is the first through Viator that I have been disappointed and expectations below satisfaction with a tour guide. Experience recommend. Maybe Viator not book with conpmsy she worked for

    Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear the experience did not meet your expectations. The bus may have arrived late due to traffic while coming from a previous pickup point, but we will review the situation carefully with our team. Our goal is always to provide a smooth and engaging tour experience. We’re glad to hear you still enjoyed the scenery and weather, and we truly appreciate your comments.

    via Viator

    Katia_S · April 2024

    July gave us a wonderful...

    July gave us a wonderful time and the best spots to view the cherry blossom. She is the best. You will view the most beautiful scenery.

    via Viator

    Raghuraman_B · March 2024

    Great tour

    Excellent tour. Our guide Mary was very good and arranged it well. Worth the long travel to Jinhae. They suggested a later date to see the cherry blossom in full bloom.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    12 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $77 to $120,000
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    1
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Lecirt, who run 100 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.3 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything Lecirt runs

    Why this scores 60

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)79
    Review evidence (18% weight)21
    Booking momentum (14% weight)10
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)32
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off): questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Seoul.

    How much does Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off) cost?

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    Prices start at $77 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Seoul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off) take?

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    Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Seoul is not rushed.

    Is Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off) worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Seoul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off)?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off) suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off)?

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    Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Seoul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Seoul and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off) start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Seoul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Seoul?

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    On Outty we rank every Seoul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best DMZ Tour Seoul: Defector Q&A, 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge, DMZ Tour: Defector Q&A, Tunnel & Suspension Bridge /Hotel pick up, 2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Seoul?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Seoul?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off)?

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    Included: Round Trip or Transfer Transportation; Professional Tour Guide; and Admission to Attractions. Not included: Other Personal Expenses; Lunch Expenses; and Excess Baggage. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off)?

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    Depart from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Exit 10 at 06:30am Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off) offered in?

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    It is offered in Korean, Chinese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off)?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off) wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off) if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off)?

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    Across 4 reviews averaging 4.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, value for money. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Seoul to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (With Busan Drop-off)?

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    There are 6 options to choose from, including DHCP Station - BUSAN TRANSFER, Myeongdong - SOUEL ROUNDTRIP, Myeongdong - BUSAN TRANSFER, Hongik Station- BUSAN TRANSFER. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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