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Q: What is Yogyakarta best known for?

Yogyakarta is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant arts scene, and historical landmarks. It's a hub for Javanese arts and crafts, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in culture and history.

Q: When is the best time to visit Yogyakarta?

The ideal time to explore Yogyakarta is during the dry season, from May to October. During these months, the weather is most favorable for sightseeing and enjoying outdoor activities.

Q: Where should tourists stay in Yogyakarta?

Tourists should consider staying near Malioboro Street, which is the heart of Yogyakarta. This area provides easy access to shopping, dining, and many of the city's main attractions, ensuring a lively and convenient stay.

Q: What activities are recommended for families in Yogyakarta?

Families visiting Yogyakarta can have a great time exploring historical sites like the Borobudur and Prambanan temples, visiting the Taman Sari Water Castle, and enjoying interactive experiences at the Taman Pintar Science Park.

Q: Is Yogyakarta suitable for solo travelers?

Absolutely! Yogyakarta is a safe and welcoming destination for solo travelers. The friendly locals and the opportunity to meet fellow travelers make it an ideal place for those exploring on their own.

Commonly referred to as Jogja or Yogya, this city in the Indonesian island of Java is home to the world’s largest Buddhist temple, interesting fine arts, cultural heritage, and more. Join a sunrise tour to Borobudur and Prambanan, two famous must-visit temples in Yogyakarta.

Capture pictures of the iconic sight of sunlight flooding through the hole on the roof in Jomblang Cave. Watch the spectacular dance and theater performance of an ancient Hindu love story, the Ramayana Ballet, where over 200 dancers and actors perform on an outdoor stage set against the stunning backdrop of the Prambanan Temple.

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Borobudur and Prambanan Temples Tour in Yogyakarta

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Pindul and Jomblang Cave Day Tour with River Tubing Experience

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Pindul and Jomblang Cave Day Tour with River Tubing Experience

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Yogyakarta Merapi Kaliadem Private Jeep Tour

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Yogyakarta Merapi Kaliadem Private Jeep Tour

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★ 4.8 (228) • 3K+ booked

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Ramayana Ballet Purawisata Jogja Ticket

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Borobudur Temple Tour in Yogyakarta

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Sunrise at Punthuk Setumbu, Borobudur, Merapi Jeep, Prambanan Temple

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Sunrise at Punthuk Setumbu, Borobudur, Merapi Jeep, Prambanan Temple

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Spa Experience at Spa Central Yogyakarta

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Prambanan Temple Morning or Sunset Tour in Yogyakarta

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Yogyakarta All-Time Favorites Private Day Tour (Per Car Basis)

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Borobudur Temple, Merapi Kaliadem (Jeep), and Prambanan Temple Tour

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Borobudur Temple, Merapi Kaliadem (Jeep), and Prambanan Temple Tour

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Yogyakarta Jomblang Cave Private Day Tour

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¥ 6,989

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Yogyakarta Historical Walking and Food Tour

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Yogyakarta Private Car Charter

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Yogyakarta Private Car Rental with Driver

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Yogyakarta Private Custom Sightseeing Tour

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Private Adisutjipto Airport Transfers (JOG) for Yogyakarta

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Jakarta - Yogyakarta Sleeper Bus by Semeru Trans

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Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta

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Grand Serela Yogyakarta

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Swiss-Belboutique Yogyakarta

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Hotel Santika Premiere Jogja

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From ¥ 8,111

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Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel Yogyakarta

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From ¥ 6,550

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Hotel Neo Malioboro

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Whiz Hotel Malioboro Yogyakarta

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The GRAND PALACE Hotel - YOGYAKARTA

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¥ 2,668

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Aveta Hotel Malioboro

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Ayaartta Hotel Malioboro

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2025-11-10 10:17:09

Fantastic 5.0

definitely 10000/10! it was probably one of the best decisions we made during our trip. best to avail this trip during your first night! The food? fantastic. Angelina, the culture, and the people? even more.

Yogyakarta Historical Walking and Food Tour

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2025-11-07 14:56:17

Fantastic 5.0

the food taste good chicken tasty and dessert is delicious as well, view is super nice.

Dining Experience at Enam Langit by Plataran

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2025-11-17 03:41:45

Fantastic 5.0

I did a breakfast tour with Gaudiya and had such a great time. Gaudiya showed me several Indonesian snacks that I would have not had tried myself. It was very enjoyable walking through the market and getting to know the local culture through Gaudiya's experiences. Overall, a great morning spent.

Breakfast and Evening Street Food Walking Tour in Yogyakarta

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2025-07-15 07:56:05

Fantastic 5.0

amazing experience, a little bit on the rougher side, but that's the beauty of it.

Yogyakarta Jomblang Cave Private Day Tour

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2025-09-07 02:45:40

Fantastic 5.0

Great guide who made sure my experience was as hassle free as possible. Knows plenty of cool extra spots along the route too!

Sunrise at Punthuk Setumbu, Borobudur Temple, with Merapi Jeep Ride

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2025-06-26 17:13:05

Fantastic 5.0

Amazing batik workshop! It was the highlight of my trip in Jogja, Belinda and her mum are very sweet and guide you through the process all along. It was interesting and insightful, and lots of fun to learn about the Batik Art, more difficult than it seems haha but Belinda helped me through it. Great authentic experience and super happy to have a Batik souvenir to remember this day by ☺️100% recommend

Yogyakarta Contemporary Batik Workshop and Natural Dyeing

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2025-10-26 14:32:16

Fantastic 5.0

Fantastic workshop by Pak Padriman & interpreter Gaudiya! Various gamelan elements are explained in great detail and Pak gently guides you through playing the different pieces of music. The location is also gorgeous (view of the rice fields) and is used for cultural education for children as well. During my session, some local children joined in to play a 15-piece gamelan score together. Some musical knowledge or experience is convenient, but not required. I highly recommend checking out this workshop!

Javanese Dance and Gamelan Traditional Music Workshop in Yogyakarta

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2025-09-07 07:50:23

Fantastic 5.0

Great experience with Mba Edna to make beef rawon almost completely from scratch including picking some ingredients growing in her yard. After cooking together we sat in the prep space with her to eat and chatted about the local culture.

From Garden to Table: Indonesian Cooking Class in Yogyakarta

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2025-11-14 03:29:56

Fantastic 5.0

Borobudur Temple: Very easy flow steps of visiting the park and the temple. They provide slippers to wear- make sure you try both styles. The guide had a lot of knowledge, 30mins with guide. Then 30mins to explore ourselves - plenty of time. dont buy souvineers here as it is more expensive. There is a cafe and restaurant as you walk back to the start - has gelato, food, drinks, air conditioning- nice break! About 1hr - 1.5 hr drive in between Temples Prambanan Temple: Had a 30min guide-spoke English. Really nice area to check out other than the temples. You can get on a tram to get to the Siwa Temple = 25,000IDR /per person - however only have 10mins to check it out. They still putting the temples all back together. Buy your souvineers from here. The cheapest compared to Borobudur Driver: Erich messaged night before and he was on time. Safe driving and he made sure we were comfortable.He took us to a place for lunch which provided delicious food (additional). Very friendly and kind.

Borobudur and Prambanan Temples Tour in Yogyakarta

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JAN - DEC
31°21°
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GMT +07:00
No time difference
Currency
Indonesian Rupiah
1JPY = 107.31IDR
Official languages
Indonesian
Best time to visit
MAY - JUN
ARTJOG
Recommended trip duration
3 days

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