What comes to mind when you think of Jepara, a city in Central Java? Many would say it's known for producing exquisite furniture. However, Jepara is famous for more than just that. This city holds something new and interesting. Scenic tourist spots, beaches, white sand, forests, hills, magnificent waterfalls, and more. Let's explore Jepara from a new perspective — a city that inspires more!
Karimunjawa National Park
One of the popular tourist attractions in Jepara and a favorite among travelers is Karimunjawa National Park. Comprising 27 small islands, it boasts extraordinary natural beauty. Clear ocean, stunning coral reefs, and splendid expanses. You can enjoy snorkeling, diving, or fishing with good company.
The islands also feature mangrove forests — a living blend of land and sea creating a unique ecosystem. Visiting Karimunjawa National Park requires some patience, as it takes about 2-3 hours by sea from Kartini Harbor in Jepara. The entrance fee to Jepara's tourist zone for both locals and tourists is around 5000 IDR on weekdays and about 7500 IDR on holidays. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office located at Kartini Harbor. An additional fee of around 100,000 IDR or more is charged for snorkeling or diving. Hotels are located near the park. Prices start from 500 thousand IDR per night.
Kartini Beach
Kartini Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Jepara, frequently visited by tourists for its stunning views. Visitors can enjoy the scenery, feel the soft, white sand underfoot, take boat rides, play giant chess, and try various amusement rides. On the outskirts of Kartini Beach, there is a huge turtle-shaped building. You can take photos against it or relax in a gazebo at the beach's edge. The entrance ticket costs 5000 IDR, and additional fees apply for attractions. Prices for other entertainment, parking, bike rental, and park hours are detailed on the official website: https://pantaikartini.com.
Kartini Museum
Kartini Museum is situated north of Jepara Square in Central Java. This museum is a historical and tourist attraction, created to commemorate the contributions of Raden Ajeng Kartini, a national heroine of Indonesia who fought for women's rights. She advocated for education, opposed discrimination, and supported the possibilities for work, creativity, and self-expression. Her ideas are reflected in the book Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang, a collection of letters on the struggle for women's rights. In honor of her contributions, Kartini Day is celebrated on April 21st. The museum comprises three buildings shaped like the letters K, T, and N — an abbreviation for Kartini. It houses relics of R.A. Kartini and her brother Sosro Kartono.
Interestingly, ancient items found in the Jepara Regency area are stored in four rooms of the museum, along with other relics and photographs. Additionally, Jepara is known for its famous crafts: bamboo and rattan weaving ‘troso ikat’. On the museum premises, there is a T-shaped building that houses the bones of a giant fish known as the Old Fish Joko. These bones belong to an elephant whale with a trunk that lived in the waters around the Karimunjawa Islands.
The entrance fee is 5000 IDR for children and 8000 IDR for adults.
Jepara Ourland Park
Jepara Ourland Park — the heart of adventurous experiences in Central Java. An 11-hectare area for leisure and entertainment! It can accommodate up to 20,000 guests. Amidst the waves and fresh breeze, a real water paradise awaits:
✓ A view of the sunset from Mororejo Beach — a magical bonus you can't forget.
✓ Photo zones where European motifs intertwine with an eastern atmosphere. The park decorations are perfect for stunning photos.
✓ Extreme high and steep slides in the park! True adrenaline for speed lovers and thrill seekers. A total of 36 slides.
✓ Lazy River — a long winding water canal. Guests float leisurely in inflatable tubes down the river. One can enjoy beautiful decorations, bridges, palms, waterfalls, and occasionally tunnels and water fountains. An ideal spot for a relaxing time.
✓ Children's water town. Safe, colorful slides, water cannons, a balloon palace, and fountains — a paradise for kids!
The park is right on Mororejo Beach — an ideal spot for refreshing and energizing!
Open daily from 9:00 to 15:00.
✓ A view of the sunset from Mororejo Beach — a magical bonus you can't forget.
✓ Photo zones where European motifs intertwine with an eastern atmosphere. The park decorations are perfect for stunning photos.
✓ Extreme high and steep slides in the park! True adrenaline for speed lovers and thrill seekers. A total of 36 slides.
✓ Lazy River — a long winding water canal. Guests float leisurely in inflatable tubes down the river. One can enjoy beautiful decorations, bridges, palms, waterfalls, and occasionally tunnels and water fountains. An ideal spot for a relaxing time.
✓ Children's water town. Safe, colorful slides, water cannons, a balloon palace, and fountains — a paradise for kids!
The park is right on Mororejo Beach — an ideal spot for refreshing and energizing!
Open daily from 9:00 to 15:00.
Entrance fee:
- Weekdays — 35,000 IDR.
- Weekends — 50,000 IDR.
For further details, contact: +62 812-2556-6655.
Operating hours: 9:00-15:30.
Official website: https://jeparaourlandpark.co.id/.
Sreni Indah Tourist Forest
Sreni Indah Tourist Forest is a nature reserve with pine forests views. It covers a protected forest offering views of pine forests, rice fields, hills, villages, and rivers.
Visitors can relax here, enjoying the cool natural air.
Sreni Indah Tourism is often used for camping and rock climbing.
This spot is popular among hikers, cyclists, and campers.
Kiosks offer a variety of food, drinks, and coffee to complement your rest.
The tourist forest is open daily from 07:00 to 18:00.
Visitors can relax here, enjoying the cool natural air.
Sreni Indah Tourism is often used for camping and rock climbing.
This spot is popular among hikers, cyclists, and campers.
Kiosks offer a variety of food, drinks, and coffee to complement your rest.
The tourist forest is open daily from 07:00 to 18:00.
Pantai Ombak Mati or Bondo Beach
Another tourist attraction in Jepara is Ombak Mati Beach.
Formerly known as Bondo Beach, it earned its second name due to the absence of waves.
The ocean atmosphere near the beach is relatively calm, making it popular among tourists.
The beach is 2 km of white sand with shady trees, predominantly pandan.
Ombak Mati Bondo Beach is located about 17 km from Jepara city center. Another similar spot with calm waves is Pungkruk Beach.
Available entertainment, attractions, and facilities at Ombak Mati Beach: children's park, hotels, food stalls.
Price 5000 IDR. Some sites state it's free.
Formerly known as Bondo Beach, it earned its second name due to the absence of waves.
The ocean atmosphere near the beach is relatively calm, making it popular among tourists.
The beach is 2 km of white sand with shady trees, predominantly pandan.
Ombak Mati Bondo Beach is located about 17 km from Jepara city center. Another similar spot with calm waves is Pungkruk Beach.
Available entertainment, attractions, and facilities at Ombak Mati Beach: children's park, hotels, food stalls.
Price 5000 IDR. Some sites state it's free.
Panjang Island
Panjang Island is located 2.4 km from Kartini Beach, Jepara Regency. The island features a lighthouse, settlements, a pier, a mosque, and a tropical forest.
Island tourism is popular among locals and tourists. It's very convenient for parents, families during vacations, and friends.
Panjang Island covers approximately 19 hectares. The island is surrounded by shallow waters, making it suitable for swimming with a mask and snorkel.
Snorkeling is available, and companies can set up camp with tents, allowing guests to enjoy the beautiful views without fearing the storm throughout the day.
The island is very popular, has plenty of entertainment, and is always crowded.
Entrance ticket: 10,000 to 20,000 IDR per person.
Camping for 2-3 people costs 60,000 IDR.
Island tourism is popular among locals and tourists. It's very convenient for parents, families during vacations, and friends.
Panjang Island covers approximately 19 hectares. The island is surrounded by shallow waters, making it suitable for swimming with a mask and snorkel.
Snorkeling is available, and companies can set up camp with tents, allowing guests to enjoy the beautiful views without fearing the storm throughout the day.
The island is very popular, has plenty of entertainment, and is always crowded.
Entrance ticket: 10,000 to 20,000 IDR per person.
Camping for 2-3 people costs 60,000 IDR.
Camping for 4-5 people costs 80,000 IDR.
Snorkeling Package A is 80,000 IDR.
Snorkeling Package B is 100,000 IDR.
There are tour packages for 20 or more people ranging from 200,000 to 300,000 IDR.
The island is open 24 hours, every day.
To get to Panjang Island, you can go from Jepara city to Kartini Beach and then continue by motorboat or fast boat.
WhatsApp number for specific entertainment prices: +62 878-3488-2487.
Jurang Nganten Waterfall
If you're bored with typical tourist spots and want seclusion, Jurang Nganten Waterfall can be a perfect alternative. One reason is that this fairy-tale location is surrounded by shady green trees, providing a cool, fresh, and uncrowded environment.
The entrance ticket is 5000 IDR.
The entrance ticket is 5000 IDR.
Mandalika Island
Another island in Jepara serves as a tourist zone. The water here is so clear that you can see the beautiful seabed, colorful fish, and shells...
Additionally, visitors can climb the lighthouse on the island and enjoy the spectacular views from its top. The island is compared to a turtle slowly swimming to shore.
Additionally, visitors can climb the lighthouse on the island and enjoy the spectacular views from its top. The island is compared to a turtle slowly swimming to shore.
Cow Hump Beach
Another beach in Jepara is Punuk Sapi Beach. This tourist attraction in Jepara bears its name as its shape from above resembles a cow's hump.
There are earth mounds or red hills around the beach.
The distinctive feature of the beach is black sand, unlike the white sand on most beaches.
Tourists can enjoy the beach and ocean view while lying in a hammock. There are swings for children and couples.
As you enter the beach, you'll be greeted by a strip of rubber trees.
An interesting spot for photos is the top of the rock, giving the impression of being on a small island at height in the middle of the sea at noon when the sun is setting. A breathtaking sight!
Punuk Sapi Beach boasts amenities including parking, public toilets, and food stalls.
There are earth mounds or red hills around the beach.
The distinctive feature of the beach is black sand, unlike the white sand on most beaches.
Tourists can enjoy the beach and ocean view while lying in a hammock. There are swings for children and couples.
As you enter the beach, you'll be greeted by a strip of rubber trees.
An interesting spot for photos is the top of the rock, giving the impression of being on a small island at height in the middle of the sea at noon when the sun is setting. A breathtaking sight!
Punuk Sapi Beach boasts amenities including parking, public toilets, and food stalls.
The entrance fee is from 1000 to 5000 IDR and 5000 IDR for parking.
Bandengan Beach
Bandengan Beach in Jepara attracts tourists with its clean water, water sports, boat trips, camping, and sunset watching.
Canoeing (rental - 50,000 IDR/hour), life jackets (10–30,000 IDR), jet skis, and banana boats are popular.
Visits significantly increase after school holidays, especially on weekends.
Hours of operation: 7:00 to 18:00.
The entrance fee for children is 2000 to 7000 IDR. For adults, it's 5000 to 10000 IDR.
Parking: bike 1000 IDR, minibus 4500 IDR, large bus 10000 IDR.
Canoeing (rental - 50,000 IDR/hour), life jackets (10–30,000 IDR), jet skis, and banana boats are popular.
Visits significantly increase after school holidays, especially on weekends.
Hours of operation: 7:00 to 18:00.
The entrance fee for children is 2000 to 7000 IDR. For adults, it's 5000 to 10000 IDR.
Parking: bike 1000 IDR, minibus 4500 IDR, large bus 10000 IDR.
Djago Reborn Restaurant
Djago Reborn Restaurant — the culinary art of Jepara.
The restaurant offers comfortable outdoor seating, live music, menus for all visitors, and a special children's menu.
This restaurant serves Western, Indonesian, Asian, and traditional cuisine. The menu includes pizza, pasta/spaghetti, burgers, hot dogs, fried rice, oxtail soup, rib soup, Javanese dishes, pindang-serani, tom yum, seafood, cakes, coffee, and tea.
Open from 11:00 to 23:00.
Food prices range from 25000 to 100000 IDR.
Phone number: +62 819-6001-001.
The restaurant offers comfortable outdoor seating, live music, menus for all visitors, and a special children's menu.
This restaurant serves Western, Indonesian, Asian, and traditional cuisine. The menu includes pizza, pasta/spaghetti, burgers, hot dogs, fried rice, oxtail soup, rib soup, Javanese dishes, pindang-serani, tom yum, seafood, cakes, coffee, and tea.
Open from 11:00 to 23:00.
Food prices range from 25000 to 100000 IDR.
Phone number: +62 819-6001-001.
You can reserve a table at Djago Resto & Cafe Jepara by calling the phone number above. There's also a convenient online reservation system accessible through the website
Another well-known culinary center is SCJ Jepara. This culinary center features numerous kiosks offering a variety of specialty dishes for children and adults.
We've only explored Jepara's most popular tourist spots. But there are many beaches, islands, and attractions here: Teluk Awur Beach, Tirto Samudro, Portuguese Fort (Benteng Portugis), a deer aviary, hills with beautiful landscapes, Blingoh Lake surrounded by white cliffs, and more.
A journey to Jepara offers a mix of adventure and relaxation that will surely leave a mark on your heart. Picturesque beaches, islands, and cultural heritage will amaze you, making you want to stay longer.
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