Ijo Temple
Candi Ijo
The highest ancient temple site in Yogyakarta, built on a hillside about 375 meters above sea level. From here, visitors can watch the sunset over the plains and toward Yogyakarta International Airport in the evening.
Ijo Temple is a Hindu temple complex from the 9th and 10th centuries. The main shrine houses a lingga and yoni, and across from it are three smaller temples dedicated to the mounts of the three principal Hindu gods. The complex is terraced up the hillside. It sits with its back to the hill and faces west, making it a popular spot for watching the sunset over Yogyakarta. On clear days, you can see planes taking off and landing. Admission is about Rp 10,000, and the site is open until about 17:00. It is very close to Ratu Boko and Tebing Breksi, so all three can be scheduled in the same afternoon.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tebing Breksi
- Ratu Boko
- Prambanan
- Ramayana Ballet Prambanan
- Kalasan Temple
- Plaosan Temple
- Sewu Temple
- Sambisari Temple