Jepara Travel Guide

  1. Kartini
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  • 1.  Kartini
      1. Kartini
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  • 4.  Water pitcher with hole in the bottom?
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  • 5.  Typical Jepara carriage
      5. Typical Jepara carriage
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  • Popular part of Bandengan beach
      Popular part of Bandengan beach
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The Kartini Museum

The Kartini Museum, Jepara

 theo1006 Says:  As the birth place of Raden Ajeng Kartini, of course Jepara has a Kartini museum.There is another Kartini museum in Rembang, where she lived her short adult life and died.The museum is not dedicated to Kartini only. Besides the memorabilia of Kartini and her brother... 

The "Portuguese Fort"

The "Portuguese Fort", Jepara

 theo1006 Says:  They call the place Benteng Portugis or "Portuguese Fort". But I put the title between quote marks, because if you expect to see any Portuguese fortifications or remnants thereof, you will be disappointed. The rocky outcrop on the most northern peninsula of Central Java... 

Bandengan beach

Bandengan beach, Jepara

 theo1006 Says:  Bandengan beach, also called Tirta Samudra beach, we consider one of the best beaches on Java's north coast. In the right season the water is very calm, and one can walk maybe 100 m off shore.Actually there are three parts.First there is the public part, for which one pays a... 

Home weaving industry at Troso village

Home weaving industry at Troso village, Jepara

 theo1006 Says:  Troso village boasts a traditional weaving industry. Drop in at any shed along the road to see the cloth made. And buy shirts and other apparel at one of the shops. 

Hotels  

Hotel Segoro: Our choice in town

Hotel Segoro: Our choice in town, Jepara

 theo1006 Says:  We checked out three budget hotels in Jepara, and chose Hotel Segoro. It is centrally located, and in fairly good shape. Room rates per May 2007: Rp 70,000.- (with fan), Rp 170,000.- (VIP, AC), Rp 190,000.- (“suite”, AC), Rp 230,000.- (family suite).Rates are all-in, and... 

Sunset Beach Resort: Local style at Bandengan Beach

Sunset Beach Resort: Local style at Bandengan Beach, Jepara

 theo1006 Says:  The second choice resort at Bandengan beach is Sunset Beach. Most rooms and cottages are just a few steps from the beach.We obtained the only cottage facing the beach, which was not even quite finished, workmen still working on the ground floor.Room prices start at Rp... 

Palm Beach Resort: Luxury at Bandengan Beach

Palm Beach Resort: Luxury at Bandengan Beach, Jepara

 theo1006 Says:  At Bandengan beach there are two relatively new resorts, both owned by expats.The best of the two is Palm Beach Resort. But as we came without reservation in the holiday season, we found it fully booked.So for more details we refer to the website.Net rates according to the... 

Shopping  

Ketapang Antique: Our furniture supplier

Ketapang Antique: Our furniture supplier, Jepara

 theo1006 Says:  There are numerous furniture shops along the road leading to Jepara from the south. We were attracted to mr Hasyim's shop because of the veranda chairs on display. Then mr Hasyim showed us around his workshop, which is located some 50 m from the other side of the road. If... 

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Q:  What is the phone number for the Sunset Beach Resort? I can't find it anywhere. 

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A: I found the following: Hotel Resort Palmbeach : Jl. Tirta Saudara 191 - Bandengan Jepara - Jawa Tengah - Indonesia tel +62 (0)291 594446, 598552, 598553, 598554 -... 

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 There are several destinations in Indonesia with the name of Jepara. Danau Jepara is in Sumatra. This Jepara is in Central Java, at one hour's drive from Semarang. Jepara is famous for two reasons.... 

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