Sojiwan Temple in Klaten Regency, Central Java Province

Klaten Regency has become a new interesting vacation destination, especially for those who live in nearby cities like Yogyakarta and Solo. One of the main allures that tourists can find in Klaten is indeed related to temples. For instance, there is Sojiwan Temple in Prambanan Sub-District and the exact location is in Dalem Kidul Village. One thing that makes it different is definitely the hybrid design. The temple combines Buddha and Hindu culture when it comes to design and carvings, in fact. No wonder, most tourists would enjoy photography and sightseeing during the visit.

The Nuance
Unlike other temples that reside in a complex, Sojiwan Temple is located in the midst of nature instead. It is surrounded by trees and resides on a grassy landscape. No wonder, tourists may feel a comfy and soothing nuance there. In terms of size, it is moderate. As mentioned before, the design features both Buddha and Hindu ornaments! Here is the tip. Tourists must visit the temple during the best time, which is in the afternoon. The purpose is to watch the stunning sunset! At the time, the temple even looks prettier, somehow.

Exploring Sojiwan Temple
The most common reason for visiting Sojiwan Temple is indeed to appreciate the architecture. That means tourists would explore the building and enjoy its beauty. It is because the temple features various carvings that tell stories and fable. The good thing is that everyone is allowed to take photos of the temple freely. The only prohibition is related to the environment. All visitors are not allowed to litter and cause harms to the site, without a doubt.

After conducting sightseeing and photography, tourists can simply relax and enjoy the nuance on the site. Sojiwan Temple features a serene and neat park, after all. Thus, all visitors can rest for a while before continuing the exploration. It would be better if they come with a local guide, though. It is because this person may tell them more information related to the temple. Here is an example. It is said the temple once looked ugly and unmanaged. Thanks to the local government. They renovated it well back then. The inauguration was in 2011 and it has become another interesting temple in Klaten Regency for everyone to visit.

The location is near to Plaosan and Prambanan Temple. Thus tourists can visit three different temples during the same day without spending too much stamina. In terms of appearance, both the shape and style are similar to the famous Prambanan Temple, as well. It is both tall and slim. One thing that makes it different than other temples is the presence of fable carved on the walls of the temple. A reliable local guide would tell a thorough story about it later, so don’t worry.

Nearby Attractions

• Sugeng Tindak Monument
• Taman Wisata Pubarkala
• Prambanan Temple
• Belik Pereng Kulon

How to Get There
From Semarang City (the capital of Central Java Province), tourists can simply take Semarang – Solo Highway and head to Klaten right away. This trip usually takes around 1 hour and 33 minutes, as the distance is 97.7 km. For those who come from Jakarta City, though, they need to spend at least 7 hours and 59 minutes in order to reach Klaten. It is because the distance is 532 km. As for the best route, tourists must take Cikopo – Palimanan Highway. Later, once arriving at Klaten, they can directly head to Sojiwan Temple by taking Raya Solo – Yogyakarta Street. The distance is 23.1 km, so this trip may take around 42 minutes.

Where to Stay

• Pak Ukuh Homestay
• Henny Homestay
• Jaya Kusuma Hotel
• Hanna Inn