1. Borobudur Temple
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📁 Ancient Temple, Architecture, Historic
📍 Magelang, Central Java
Borobudur Temple – Highlights
- Magnificent ancient Buddhist temple
- Thousands of elaborate relief panels
- Hundreds of stupas and Buddha statues
- Indonesia’s World Heritage Site
Opening Hours
- Daily: 06:00 – 17:00
Entrance Fee
- Adults: 325,000 IDR
- Children (3-10): 195,000 IDR
2. Prambanan Temples
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📁 Ancient Temple, Architecture, Historic
📍 Prambanan, Yogyakarta
Prambanan Temples – Highlights
- Marvellous Hindu temple complex
- Intricate reliefs of the Ramayana epic
- Hundreds of exceptional structures
- Indonesia’s World Heritage Site
Opening Hours
- Daily: 06:00 – 17:00
Entrance Fee
- Adults: 325,000 IDR
- Children (3-10): 195,000 IDR
3. Ijen Crater
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📁 Volcano, Lake, Nature
📍 Banyuwangi, East Java
Ijen Crater – Highlights
- Stunning turquoise acidic crater lake
- Blue sulphuric flames at the crater
- Sunrise views with mountain setting
- Sights of local sulfur miners working
Entrance Fee
- Weekdays: 100,000 IDR
- Weekends: 150,000 IDR
4. Mount Bromo
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📁 Volcano, Panorama, Nature
📍 Malang, East Java
Mount Bromo – Highlights
- Majestic active volcano in East Java
- Breathtaking mountainous landscape
- Spectacular sunrise over the mountains
- Incredible backdrop of Mount Semeru
Entrance Fee
- Weekdays: 220,000 IDR
- Weekends: 320,000 IDR
5. Mount Merapi
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📁 Volcano, Panorama, Nature
📍 Yogyakarta
Mount Merapi – Highlights
- The most active volcano in Indonesia
- Frequent smokes from the mountaintop
- Breathtaking view from observation decks
- Adventurous tour following the lava’s path
Entrance Fee
- General: 150,000 IDR
6. White Crater
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📁 Lake, Volcano, Nature
📍 Bandung, West Java
White Crater – Highlights
- Magnificent acidic crater lake
- Calming sky-blue lake colour
- Wonderful natural landscape
- Nearby lush strawberry fields
Opening Hours
- Daily: 07:30 – 15:30
Entrance Fee
- General: 50,000 IDR
7. Batu Secret Zoo
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📁 Zoo, Animal, Entertainment
📍 Batu, East Java
Batu Secret Zoo – Highlights
- Massive zoo with play areas
- Remarkably diverse animals
- Educational fauna museum
- Recreational family activities
Opening Hours
- Daily: 10:00 – 18:00
Entrance Fee
- Weekdays: 75,000 IDR
- Weekends: 105,000 IDR
8. Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park (Taman Mini)
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📁 Park, Museum, Architecture, Entertainment
📍 Jakarta
Taman Mini – Highlights
- Extensive park showcasing Indonesia’s diverse culture
- Miniature replica of all Indonesian islands in the lake
- Rich collection of Indonesian vernacular architectures
- Tons of museums, gardens, and recreational activities
Opening Hours
- Daily: 07:00 – 22:00
- Museums: Closed at 16:00 / 17:00
- Activities: Closed at 17:00 / 18:00
- Each museum & activity has its own opening hours
Entrance Fee
- General: 10,000 IDR
- Museums: 2,000 – 20,000 IDR
- Activities: 15,000 – 60,000 IDR
- Each museum & activity has its own entrance fee
9. Lawang Sewu
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📁 Architecture, Historic, Museum
📍 Semarang, Central Java
Lawang Sewu – Highlights
- Historical landmark in Central Java
- Beautiful Dutch colonial architecture
- Exhibits on Indonesia’s railway history
- Magnificent stained glass & staircases
Opening Hours
- Daily: 07:00 – 21:00
Entrance Fee
- Adults: 10,000 IDR
- Children (3-12): 5,000 IDR
10. National Monument (Monas)
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📁 Monument, Observation Deck, Museum
📍 Jakarta
National Monument – Highlights
- The national monument of Indonesia
- Dioramas & reliefs of Indonesian history
- Panoramic view of the city’s skyline
- Historic sculptures in landscaped park
Opening Hours
- Museum & Observation Deck
- Mon: Closed
- Tue-Fri: 08:00 – 16:00, 19:00 – 22:00
- Sat, Sun: 08:00 – 16:00, 19:00 – 00:00
- Park (Merdeka Square)
- Daily: 07:00 – 00:00
Entrance Fee
- Museum: 5,000 IDR
- Observation Deck: 10,000 IDR
- Park: Free admission
Map of Top 10 Attractions in Java
Author: Jeutravel.com
Date Published: 6 September 2017
Last Updated: 6 March 2018