Bojonegoro

Bojonegoro is a regency in East Java, about 100 km west of the provincial capital Surabaya.

Understand

In modern times Bojonegoro has lived in the shadow of its much larger neighbour of Surabaya to the east. The traditional commodities here are tobacco and teak wood. However, the discovery of major new oil fields in 2005 has given Bojonegoro a real economic push and this traditionally poor area is in the midst of a mini-boom. Visitors come mostly to do business related to the petroleum exploration.

Get in

By train
Bojonegoro railway station platform

Kereta Api Indonesia, national railway network operator, serves Bojonegoro. Bojonegoro railway station can be reached from Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya, Malang, and many smaller towns.

Intercity
  • Sembrani, which travels between Jakarta Gambir and Surabaya Pasar Turi, serves Bojonegoro daily with one stop in each direction.
  • Gumarang, which serves passengers between Jakarta Pasar Senen and Surabaya Pasar Turi, calls at Bojonegoro once daily in each direction.
  • Harina, which serves passengers between Surabaya Pasar Turi and Bandung, stops once daily in each direction.
  • Kertajaya, which travels between Jakarta Pasar Senen and Surabaya Pasar Turi, serves Bojonegoro daily with one stop in each direction.
  • Jayabaya, which travels between Jakarta Pasar Senen and Malang Kota Baru, calls at Semarang Tawang, Cepu, Bojonegoro, Surabaya Pasar Turi, and Surabaya Gubeng.

Commuter
  • Cepu Ekspres runs once daily for commuters between Cepu, Bojonegoro, and Surabaya.
  • Blora Jaya Ekspres serves commuters to Semarang once daily.
  • KRD Bojonegoro serves commuters to Surabaya Pasar Turi, Surabaya Gubeng, and Sidoarjo once daily.

By bus

Bojonegoro has one bus terminal, Terminal Rajekwesi, with regional and long distance services.

Get around

Taxicabs do not exist.

Trishaws or pedicabs, known locally as becak (pronounced beh-chak), can be found in most part of the town. They are the best way to get around. Be sure that to haggle over the price before using their service.

See
  • Pacal Reservoir
  • Bojonegoro Barrage
  • 🌍 Kayangan Api, Desa Butoh, Ngasem. 24 hours. It is an eternal flame spot nestled among the teak forest, just 21km south of Bojonegoro. In the west side of Kayangan Api, there is a mud pond containing sulphur which in the past was used by Mpu Kriyo Kusumo to make and craft Keris (daggers - often with a curved blade and highly ornamented). Local people still believe that the fire is sacred and use it for important ceremonies. 
  • Hok Swie Bio Confucian Temple (Kelenteng Hok Swie Bio), Jalan Jaksa Agung Suprapto 125, Bojonegoro. It is the only Confucian temple in Bojonegoro and famous for its Dragon Head design. Many Confucians visit the temple during Chinese new year celebration and other religious ceremonies. (updated Jun 2017)
Hok Swie Bio Temple
  • 🌍 Bojonegoro Town Square (Alun-alun Bojonegoro), Jalan Mas Tumapel, Bojonegoro. 24 hours. Alun-alun Bojonegoro is the heart of Bojonegoro with greenery, field, fountains, jogging track, and many sport facilities. The iconic giant stone called Watu Semar sits on the east side of the square. The great mosque and government offices are located nearby. (updated Jun 2017)
  • 🌍 Kedung Maor Waterfall (Air Terjun Kedung Maor), Desa Kedungsumber, Temayang. (updated Jun 2017)

Do

Buy

Ledre. Ledre is a type of roll snack similar in shape to biscuit roll and commonly found in Bojonegoro. It is made from a cultivar of banana called pisang raja and rice flour. The roll is sweet, banana-flavoured, crunchy, and can be easily broken into pieces.

Furniture.

Handicrafts.

Batik Jonegoro.

Eat

The food of Bojonegoro is similar to the rest of East Java and tends to be less sweet and less spicy.

  • Depot Surabaya, Jalan Rajawali. Chinese restaurant. 
  • Adelia Cafe & Resto, Jalan Gajah Mada 122, ☎ +62 353 884208. 
  • 🌍 Tamosa Resto, Jalan Kartini. (updated May 2015)
  • Pawon Seafood & Resto, Jalan Basuki Rahmat 57, ☎ +62 353 351889, e-mail: . Mon-Sun 10AM-10PM. Serves mainly seafood and other cuisines as well with a good vibe at low prices. Main dishes about Rp13,900-Rp69,900. (updated Oct 2015)
  • Warung Apung Rahmawati Bojonegoro, Jalan Veteran 77, ☎ +62 353 889912. (updated Oct 2015)
  • Tastee Bites, Jalan Panglima Sudirman 151. (updated Oct 2015)
  • Indo Pizza, Jalan W.R. Supratman 95, ☎ +62 353 7040555. (updated Oct 2015)

Drink
  • Garasi Coffee Shop, Jalan Mangga, Mulyoagung (in front of Universitas Terbuka Kampus 2). Mon-Sat 3PM-10PM Close order 9.45PM. (updated Oct 2015)
  • Palupi Coffee Shop, Jalan Raya Kalitidu 259 (Jalan Nasional Indonesia 20), Kalitidu (near Masjid Agung Kalitidu), ☎ +62 353 512343, +62 85702281919. Mon-Sun 4PM-12PM. The most famous coffee shop in Kalitidu. Serves various kinds of specialty coffee. (updated Oct 2015)
  • Kopinem, Jalan Rajekwesi, Ledok Kulon (north of Bundaran Jetak), ☎ +62 87852517632. 10AM-12PM. A good place for coffee and hanging out. Rp5,000-Rp25,000. (updated Oct 2015)

Sleep

Budget

Mid-range

Connect

Area Code

The telephone area code for Bojonegoro is 0353.

Emergency
  • Ambulance: ☎ 118/119
  • Electricity: ☎ 123
  • Fire Brigade: ☎ 113
  • Police: ☎ 110
  • Bojonegoro Police HQ, ☎ +62 353 884300. 
  • Search and Rescue: ☎ 115

Hospitals with 24 hours emergency facilities:

  • Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah dr. R. Sosodoro Djatikoesoemo, Jalan dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo 40, ☎ +62 353 881193. 
  • Rumah Sakit Aisyah Bojonegoro, Jalan Masjid Agung 11, ☎ +62 353 881749. 

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