Ijen crater or Kawah Ijen is a popular place to visit in Java, Indonesia. Ijen crater is situated in Banyuwangi, East Java. Ijen crater has stunning landscape; large acidic crater lake, the sulfuric smoke comes out from the crater, and mountain range framing the background. Hundreds to thousands of tourists from all over the world visit Ijen crater every day.
Avoid visiting Ijen Crater on Friday.
Ijen crater opens every day. It opens from 2 am to 12 pm. But there is a regular close every once in a month. Ijen crater will close due to cleaning day every first Friday of the month.
2. Prepare a health certificate from a local clinic.
It is required to provide a health certificate and copy of your passport (ask the clinic to copy) for visitors to visit Ijen crater. You can get the health certificate from the local clinic nearby.
Here is the recommendation clinic in Banyuwangi that open 24 hours and the same way to Ijen Crater:
Klinik Firdaus Banyuwangi
Jl. Raya Licin No.36, Dusun Watu Ulo, Banjarsari, Kec. Glagah, Kabupaten Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur 68432
Beside that please concern yourself to always travel safe. And to make your plan easier you can contact us to discuss your trip to Ijen crater with us.
Yogyakarta is one of three most visited places in Indonesia. Located in the heart of Java island, Yogyakarta has become a tourist destination, not only for domestic tourists but also for foreigners. Food is an essential thing when you are in a place you have never visited before. Food and traveling can’t be separated. Food will make your traveling experience richer. Yogyakarta has thousands of restaurants. Every week there is always a new restaurant and offers new things. But there are places that stand out and you must visit. Here we go!
Kesuma Restaurant
Located in a tourist neighborhood but it will need an effort for you to find it, Kesuma Restaurant offers authentic Indonesian cuisine in their menu. From Nasi Goreng to Beef Rendang. With Javanese architecture that is full of wood as main material, Kesuma Restaurant will make your visit to Yogyakarta memorable.
Gg. Demarkasi No.58, III, Brontokusuman, Kec. Mergangsan, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55153
+6281229426685
Warung Heru
Warung Heru is located in the heart of Prawirotaman Street, the famous tourist district in Yogyakarta city. Warung Heru offers authentic Indonesian cuisines in their menu such as Beef Rendang, Gado-gado, and of course Nasi Goreng.
Jl. Prawirotaman No.1, No 27, Brontokusuman, Kec. Mergangsan, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55153
62811-2571-719
Mil’s Kitchen
Mil’s Kitchen offers western and Indonesian cuisines in the menu. They level up the look of the food. The plating and presentation are beautiful. This restaurant is like purposely hidden and let the customer know about it from their friend. Even a few locals never heard about this place. If you see the building from the front, you might think it’s just a home, not interesting at all, looks so ordinary. All doors and windows are closed. That’s why this restaurant is very interesting. It’s a hidden gem restaurant in Yogyakarta, because it’s only known secretly mouth to mouth. Mil’s Kitchen is also perfect for fine dining too.
Jl. Pandega Marta No.A2, Caturtunggal, Kec Depok. Sleman, Manggung, Caturtunggal, DIY, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55281
62821-4613-8880
Via Via Restaurant
If you are craving something healthier or if you’re vegetarian, Via Via Restaurant is the right place. Via Via Restaurant is one of oldest restaurants in Prawirotaman area. It offers lots of options in their menu, both Indonesian and western cuisines. Via Via restaurant is not only a restaurant, it’s also a movement. The restaurant is a place for local artists showing their artworks. While you enjoy your food, you also can enjoy the art exhibition on their wall.
Jl. Prawirotaman No.30, Brontokusuman, Kec. Mergangsan, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55153
Giri Manah
Giri Manah is located 24 km away from the city of Yogyakarta. Yes, it’s a bit far from the city center. However, what they offer is not only the food but the scenery. Giri Manah is located in Nanggulan, Kulonprogo. Nanggulan is well known for its landscape. It is surrounded by rice paddies as far as you can see. Giri Manah is very recommended if you want to find a place to escape from the city hustle. The perfect time to visit is in the afternoon around 4 pm to 6 pm. You can also enjoy the sunset here.
After approximately 60 days, Kawah Ijen, or Ijen Crater, officially reopened to the public on September 8th, 2024.
Ijen Crater had been temporarily closed to the public on July 12th, 2024, due to volcanic activity.
Ijen Crater, located in East Java, Indonesia, is a volcanic crater renowned for its striking turquoise-colored acid lake, which is one of the world’s largest highly acidic lakes. It is also famous for the “blue fire” phenomenon, a natural occurrence where sulfuric gases ignite and create mesmerizing blue flames, visible in the early hours before dawn. The site is a popular destination for trekkers and adventure seekers, offering breathtaking views and a unique glimpse into sulfur mining, as local miners extract sulfur from the crater’s deposits.
You can also check this announcement on the official website of BKKSDA. Link Here.
Kawah Ijen or Ijen Crater will be temporarily closed to the public starting 28 April until 30 April 2024 . The closure is stated in the Circular Letter of the Natural Resource Conservation Center (BBKSDA) with the number SE.748/K2/BIDTEK.1/KSA/04/2024 regarding the Closure of the TWA Kawah Ijen Area. The circular, issued on Thursday (18 April 2024) and signed by the Head of BBKSDA East Java, Nur Patria Kurniawan.
Also, due to the routine cleaning once in a month, Ijen Crater will be closed on Friday, 3 May 2024.
You can also check this announcement on the official website of BKKSDA. Link Here.
How to Get to Mount Bromo
Easiest Way Special for You, Travelers!
Mount Bromo, located in East Java, Indonesia, is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning sunrise views and unique landscape. Mount Bromo belongs to four regions. They are Probolinggo, Malang, Lumajang, and Pasuruan. The main entrance and the nearest to the mountain is Probolinggo. We’re going to share an easy way to get to Mount Bromo special for you, the travelers.
Here we go.
Set your destination to Probolinggo.
Probolinggo is the region in East Java. It’s 107 km away from Surabaya. Probolinggo is the region that has the nearest and easiest way to Mount Bromo either the crater, sea of sand, and sunrise view points. From Surabaya you can buy the ticket to go to Probolinggo by our comfy KAI train. The journey by train takes about 2 hours.
Next: Go to Cemara Lawang.
Once you get to Probolinggo train station, it means you arrive right in the city center of Probolinggo. From here you need to go to Cemara Lawang, the last and nearest village to Mount Bromo. The distance from Probolinggo to Cemara Lawang is 53 km or 2 hours drive. You can go there by online taxi or any transport that you can find in front of Probolinggo train station.
Find Stay Around Entrance Gate of Bromo Tengger National Park
You don’t need to worry to find a stay in Cemara Lawang because there are a lot of hotels and homestays here. You can find it easily. My recommendation is Cafe Lava Hostel. It’s one of the oldest hotels in the area but their facility is good and their service and food are the best. Also the price is affordable compared with other homestays around with lower quality.
Walk the distance to see the magnificent view of the volcano compound.
Once you get to Cemara Lawang, from Cafe Lava Hostel and pass through the entrance gate you can reach the viewpoint of Bromo caldera just by 2 minutes walking.
