Yogyakarta

Updated October 5, 2022

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Yogyakarta Overview

The city of Yogyakarta (also known as "Yogja" for short) is located on the island of Java, Indonesia, known for its traditional arts and cultural heritage.

Built in the glamorous 18th century, the royal palace (kraton in Javanese) still serves as the residence of the sultan.

There is also an outdoor pavilion in the royal palace where traditional Javanese dance shows and gamelan music concerts featuring gongs, chimes, and stringed repellent instruments are held.

(The information below is current as of June 2022.)

population: 422,700,000 (2017)

area32.5 km²: 32.5 km

airportYogyakarta International Airport (YIA)

There is an international airport in the province, Azizipto International Airport, but due to aging facilities and the difficulty of expansion due to its location in the city center, a new airport has been constructed since 2016.。

It was partially put into service on May 6, 2019, and fully transitioned to full operation in March 2020.

There are no direct flights from Japan to Yogyakarta.

Garuda Indonesia and other airlines fly direct to Indonesia from Bali and Jakarta.

It is also possible to come to Yogyakarta via other countries such as Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, and Air Asia if you are not flying direct.

Garuda Airlines, Air Asia, and other airlines fly from Bali, Jakarta, and other major cities in Indonesia.

We recommend Garuda Indonesia, the flag carrier, which has relatively few delays, changes, etc.

Yogyakarta International Airport ⇔ City Access:

1. Taxi

The system is based on a fixed fee based on distance, which is paid in advance.
There is a cab ticket counter in the arrival lobby. Tell the cab driver where you are going, pay the designated fare, receive a coupon, and give it to the cab driver for a ride.

2. BUS Damri
Yogyakarta is an old tourist town.
Damri buses run from the airport to Yogyakarta city.

3. Travel agency shuttles & hotel shuttles
For those who come with package tours from various travel agencies, a local meeting place is often set up just outside the arrival lobby after passing through customs, where local tour guides are holding placards and talking to visitors.

4. Airport Railroad
The airport railroad is a new 5.4-km fully elevated line that branches off from the Kudundang signal station on the KAI South Main Line to the airport terminal, and was constructed with an investment of 1.1 trillion rupiah (approximately 8.5 billion yen) from the Ministry of Transport's budget.
Construction began in December 2019, with a completion ceremony held on August 17, 2021.
Trains now operate directly to Yogyakarta on the South Main Line, connecting the airport and Yogyakarta in as fast as 39 minutes, greatly improving convenience.

airport (rail) train

5.GRAB
A "car-dispatch app" service was launched based in Malaysia.
In March 2018, Uber's Southeast Asian operations were sold to Grab, becoming Southeast Asia's largest vehicle delivery service.
In Indonesia, a company called Gojek also offers a similar service, making it the two largest car delivery apps in Indonesia.

6.shuttle bus

Satelqu."A shuttle bus with a wagon called "The Shuttle Bus" operates between the airport and the city.

Official website of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia: Official guide of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia.

Hotel:The average rate for a 3-star hotel is ¥2,995 and for a 5-star hotel is ¥6,520.

Map of Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta Travel Guide

Transportation in Yogyakarta

Trans Jogja

Yogyakarta is an old tourist town.
Even though it is called a bus, the Trans Yogyakarta, a small excursion bus designed with tourists in mind, covers the entire city of Yogyakarta, including the airport.
The Trans Jogja fare is a flat rate of Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) 3,600 (about ¥28 *surveyed in November 2018) wherever you go.
The service hours are from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Trans Jogja has several lines.

Betcha.

A three-wheeled cab, known as a tuk-tuk in Thailand.

It is a vehicle unique to Southeast Asia, but its speed is too slow to drive on main roads.

cab

Many cabs in Yogyakarta still do not turn on the meter, so it is best to avoid using a cab from a cab van as much as possible and ask for a cab at a dispatch counter in a hotel or shopping mall.

Japanese-language cab charterThere are also

Grab Taxi

A "car-dispatch app" service was launched based in Malaysia.

In March 2018, Uber's Southeast Asian operations were sold to Grab, becoming Southeast Asia's largest vehicle delivery service.

In Indonesia, a company called Gojek also offers a similar service, making it the two largest car delivery apps in Indonesia.

railroad

The railroad is served by one of the two main rail lines that cross Java between Jakarta/Bandung and Surabaya.

The main station is Tugu, and there is also Lempuyangan station.

local travel agent

Traveloka

An online platform that arranges hotel and transportation reservations on your behalf.
The most notable feature is the airline ticket search. It will search for the lowest price across multiple carriers.
The language is also available in English, so it can be handled without problems for foreign travelers.

Go-Jek.

An application that calls a motorcycle cab to any location.
The usage is almost the same as Uber.
Based on Google location data, riders search for passengers.
The fare is presented before boarding, so there is no need to worry about being ripped off.

HIS

Book Indonesia sightseeing tours and optional tours at low prices.

VELTRA

Beltra is a website and application that provides local tour and activity booking services for travel.
Bertra K.K. is a travel agency under the Travel Agency Law and operates this website and other travel-related services, with headquarters in Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.