2025 Kalasan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Introducing 18 tourist spots in Yogyakarta city, Prambanan, and Borobudur 1) Malioboro Street The downtown area in the center of Yogyakarta city Many hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops are gathered here Taxis, andongs (horse-drawn carriages), and becak (bicycles and motorbikes with seats) are easily available Shuttle buses also operate 2) Tamansari Remains of a villa near the Yogyakarta Royal Palace Also known as the "Water Palace" There are surprisingly many things to see 3) Kraton (Yogyakarta Royal Palace) The royal family still lives here Part of the temple is open to the public and can be visited 1) Prambanan Temple Ruins Indonesia's largest Hindu temple, "Prambanan Temple" " and several surrounding temples are collectively called the "Prambanan Temple Complex." The complex is made up of Hindu and Buddhist temples, and symbolizes the harmony of the two religions. 2) Sewu, Bublah, and Lumbung Temples Buddhist temples that make up the complex Located on the same grounds as Prambanan Temple Sewu Temple means "a thousand temples," and is relatively large and impressive Bublah and Lumbung Temples are located between Prambanan Temple and Sewu Temple, and are smaller in scale 3) Prambanan Museum An archaeological museum located on the same grounds as Prambanan Temple Displays artifacts discovered in the surrounding area, and hosts mini-theater performances 4) Ramayana Theater After sunset, a Ramayana dance show is held at the theater on the premises From 7:30 p.m. for about 2 hours, 1 hour performance VIP seat tickets include snacks and drinks 5) Praosan Temple A Buddhist temple in the countryside Its architecture also incorporates Hindu elements 6) Boko Hill A famous sunset spot in Prambanan It is called Kraton Ratu Boko, and ruins remain 7) Ijo Temple A temple on a hill like Boko Hill 8) Kalasan, Sambisari, and Sari Temples In addition to Praosan Temple, the temples around Prambanan Temple are also famous, including Kalasan Temple, Sambisari Temple, and Sari Temple 〈Borobudur〉 1) Borobudur Temple One of the three major Buddhist ruins in the world Registered as a World Heritage Site as the Borobudur Temple Complex along with Pawon and Mendut Temples 2) Borobudur Temple Museum Borobudur Temple Museum Various materials related to the Lobudur Temple are on display Many excavated items have not yet been restored 3) Samudraraksa Museum The replica ship "Samuduraraksa", built based on the ship relief painted on the Borobudur Temple, is on display 4) Tagi Hill A hill within the Borobudur Temple grounds You can see the Borobudur Temple buried in the jungle 5) Pawon and Mendut Temples Buddhist temples that make up the ruins Located in a straight line with the Borobudur Temple 6) Pawon Luwak Coffee A luwak coffee shop right next to Pawon Temple Enjoy delicious luwak coffee at an affordable price 7) Stembu Hill Another sunrise spot at Borobudur #Overseas seasonal places #Yogyakarta #Borobudur ruins #Asia travel #Southeast Asia #Prambanan #World Heritage Site

Remains of a detached palace located very close to the Yogyakarta Royal Palace Also known as the "Water Palace" The entire complex was over 10 hectares in size, with 57 facilities Collapsed in a major earthquake, many residents used the rubble to build homes, and now only a few buildings remain in the residential area Central Java, Yogyakarta About 10 minutes by car from Malioboro Street Can also be reached on foot On Malioboro Street, many vehicles typical of Yogyakarta, such as andongs (horse-drawn carriages) and becak (bicycles and motorbikes with seats), are waiting 10,000 to 25,000 rupiah Residents can apply the domestic rate by presenting their KITAS 9:00 to 15:00, no closed days Gedhong Gapura Panggung Bathing pool Gapura Agung Pasareyan Ledhoksari Mosque ruins Pulo Kenanga Underground passage 2 hours is enough If you just want to go around quickly, 30 to 1 hour should be enough Malioboro Street Kraton (Yogyakarta Royal Palace) Water Castle Cafe, a 10-minute walk from Taman Sari, is stylish and delicious There are many other famous and historic restaurants There are food stalls on the road in front of Taman Sari An area where you will never be short of restaurants and hotels #Overseas seasonal places #Yogyakarta #Indonesia #Malioboro Street #Southeast Asia #Asia travel #Taman Sari

〈Location〉 Yogyakarta, Prambanan 5 minutes by car from Prambanan Temple We took a ride-sharing service from the nearest Prambanan Station to the accommodation Pick-up service is also available upon request 〈Room〉 Homestay type offering several rooms in a house Guest room area is right after entering Separated from the residential part, so you won't mind even though it's a homestay type The room is clean and spacious enough Toilet and shower are in the same room Hot water is available It's better to bring your own amenities Highly rated on booking sites Many Japanese users 〈Meals〉 For dinner, we borrowed a bicycle and went to a nearby restaurant 'Omah Eyang Resto' Meals can also be prepared at the accommodation upon request 〈Breakfast〉 Breakfast is selectable Plenty of salads and fruits are served Meals can be taken in the dining area in the guest room area 〈Service〉 The owner and his wife are kind The food is also delicious They guide you to nearby tourist spots by car and are flexible with schedules 〈Facilities〉 Air conditioning, hot water shower, free Wi-Fi, bicycle rental 〈Access〉 There are generally few restaurants and hotels around Prambanan It's recommended to borrow a bicycle or have a car arranged 〈Recommended Points〉 Popular accommodation in the Prambanan area where there are few hotels Many Japanese users It was my first time staying in a homestay type accommodation, but it was a comfortable stay The owner and his wife are kind, so it's easy to make requests

Introducing 7 highlights of the Prambanan Temples, a World Heritage Site in Yogyakarta 1) 240 shrines Prambanan Temple is composed of three areas Initially, there were a total of 240 shrines here Most of them have now collapsed -------------- 2) Shrines dedicated to the three major Hindu gods Shrine located in the top area of ​​Prambanan Temple, which is considered the most sacred The three major Hindu gods, Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma, are enshrined here In the center of the area, there are a total of six shrines, including shrines dedicated to the vehicles (animals) of the three major gods The Vishnu Hall is the largest, 47 meters high, and all the other shrines are 25 meters high The top area can be accessed through gates on all four sides Currently, only the southern gate remains intact The top area also includes Candi Kelir, Candi Apit, and Candi There are several small shrines called Potok -------------- 3) Shrines for the vehicles (animals) of the three great gods Located in front of each shrine for the three great gods Facing the vehicles of the gods Garuda, Nandi and Hansa are enshrined The three shrines together are called "Candi Wahana" Wahana means "vehicle" in Japanese -------------- 4) Reliefs on the corridors of the shrine Reliefs are painted on the inside of the circuit of the shrines dedicated to the three great gods The Shiva-Brahma Hall depicts the story of the Ramayana The Vishnu Hall depicts the story of Krishna, an incarnation of Vishnu -------------- 5) Sewu Temple, Lumbung Temple, and Bubra Temple Located on the same premises One of the temples that make up the Prambanan temple complex Sewu Temple is the Buddhist temple located furthest from Prambanan Temple Sewu means "thousand" in Javanese, and literally means "thousand temples" There are actually 249 There is only a temple, and the number 1,000 is deeply related to the legend of Loro Jonggrang. The Durga statue in the Shiva Hall is said to be Loro Jonggrang, who was turned into a stone statue. Lumbung Bubrah Temple is smaller in scale than Prambanan Sewu Temple. Sewu Lumbung Bubrah Temple has few tourists. -------------- 6) Prambanan Temple Museum Located within the same premises. Excavated items from around Prambanan Temple are on display. Admission is free, and you can also watch a mini theater for 5,000 rupiah. -------------- 7) Ramayana Dance Show After sunset, "Ramayana A dance show held at "Ballet Prambanan" Performance from 19:30, about 2 hours With the illuminated Prambanan Temple in the background, the stage unfolds with live singing and music There are 4 seating classes in total Prices range from 150,000 to 450,000 rupiah VIP tickets, which allow you to enjoy the performance from the front of the stage, come with snacks and drinks #Overseas hot spots #Indonesia #Southeast Asia #Yogyakarta #Prambanan #Prambanan Temples #World Heritage Site

Overview Indonesia's largest Hindu temple Registered as a World Heritage Site along with Borobudur Temple After sunset, a Ramayana dance show is held at the outdoor theater Location Central Java, Yogyakarta 1.5 hours from Yogyakarta International Airport 35 minutes from downtown Yogyakarta Access Ride-hailing service, taxi, train, rental car Train: About 60,000 Rupiah Ride-hailing service, taxi: About 400,000 Rupiah Route and transfer: Airport train → Yogyakarta Station → Brambanan Station 5 minutes by car from Brambanan Station to Prambanan Temple Ride-hailing service is available Admission Fee Foreigners (adults): 375,000 Rupiah Foreigners (children): 225,000 Rupiah Domestic (adults): 50,000 Rupiah Domestic (children): 25,000 Rupiah There are also common tickets with other tourist spots Be aware of the expiration date for common tickets Residents can get domestic rates by showing KITAS Opening Hours & Holidays 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM, no holidays Highlights 240 shrines Shrines dedicated to the three main Hindu gods Shrines dedicated to the animals of the three main gods Reliefs depicting the stories of Ramayana and Krishna Sewu, Lumbung, and Bubrah temples (within the same premises) Archaeological Museum (within the same premises) Time Required Half a day is enough Ramayana Theater After sunset, a Ramayana dance show is held at the outdoor theater VIP seat tickets include light snacks and drinks Ticket price: 150,000 - 450,000 Rupiah Nearby Tourist Spots Sewu Temple (within the premises) Lumbung Temple (within the premises) Bubrah Temple (within the premises) Archaeological Museum (within the premises) Plaosan Temple Ratu Boko (famous for its sunset) Nearby Restaurants & Hotels There are few restaurants and hotels around Prambanan Temple For lunch, dine at "Kali Opak Resto" There were many other foreign customers besides us Stayed at "Ruma Desa Homestay," a homestay type accommodation 5 minutes from Prambanan Temple The owner was kind enough to drive us and take us to nearby tourist spots There are more hotel options if you return to downtown Yogyakarta High-end hotels like Marriott and Sheraton are also available

#getgoing2025 The Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan Temple was a visual and emotional masterpiece. Against the backdrop of the illuminated temple, the dancers brought the epic tale to life with intricate movements and expressive storytelling. The traditional gamelan music added a hauntingly beautiful rhythm to the performance. It was a magical night that combined art, history, and mythology. 📍Ramayana Ballet, Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta, Indonesia #yogyakarta #indonesiatrip #prambanantemple #travel #culturalshow #thingstodo #familytravel

Hidden away in the Indonesian city of Magelang is an amazing and unique attraction - Candi Sambisari. Candi Sambisari is different from the common temple buildings we see. It has a very special geographical location, located 6 meters below the horizon and right near the airport. When you approach it, it feels like you are exploring a mysterious corner forgotten by time. As you enter the main tower of Candi Sambisari, an ancient and mysterious atmosphere hits you. Here you can see huge Lingam and Yoni, which are symbols of male and female respectively. This unique religious symbol shows the heritage of ancient culture. The three statues in the main hall - Agasty, Ganesha and Dewi Durga - also silently tell the origin of this temple. It is obvious that this is a temple dedicated to Shiva. Although we don’t know the exact date of its construction, it is estimated to have been built in the 9th century AD, which makes it even more mysterious over the years. In terms of architectural style, it is a very special Javanese style temple or shrine. This unique architectural style reflects the superb architectural skills and unique cultural connotations of the time. Imagine how craftsmen in the 9th century AD carefully carved these stones and put them together perfectly to create such a great building? When visiting Candi Sambisari, you can feel the fusion of ancient and modern. Although it has a long history, we today can still use it to understand that distant era. The surrounding environment also adds to its atmosphere. Adjacent to the modern airport, this contrast between ancient and modern highlights its unique charm. If you come to Magelang City, don't miss this unique place. It is waiting for you to unveil its mysterious veil and feel the ancient charm from the 9th century AD. Candi Sambisari in Magelang City, a tourist destination full of surprises.