Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko
The extraordinary cultural heritage of Central Java
A lush tropical landscape dotted with hundreds of archeological temples, including two UNESCO world heritage sites, Borobudur and Prambanan, this is a destination that leaves you spellbound. The grandeur and complexity of the temples has to be seen to be believed, and photography struggles to convey the depth. 
At a time when Europe was still in the dark ages, the “Central Javanese Period“ was building religious structures and art, now recognised as being the oldest and highest level of art within South East Asia
Central Javanese spirituality and artistic endeavour continues to exist side by side with mundanities of every day life.
歴史の概要
これらの建築物が建設された当時、インド人巡礼者が、ジャワ島全域にわたり、仏教やヒンドゥーの教えを広めていました。当時権力を振るった中部ジャワ王朝の偉大な支配者たちは、様々な規模の数多くの建築物を建設しました。
仏教とヒンドゥー教は、共存しながらジャワ全域に溶け込んでいきました。異宗教間での結婚や、２つ以上の宗教要素が入り混じった寺院建設も見られました。現地の芸術や伝統に、インドの信仰や慣習を取り込み、独特の「ヒンドゥー・ジャワ芸術」が誕生したのです。
西暦920年頃、権力が中央ジャワから西ジャワへと移り、ボロブドゥール、プランバナン、ラトゥ・ボコなどの建築物は忘れ去られ、火山灰や植物に覆われました。
これらの世界的に有名な遺跡は、今日、年間何百万人もの人々が訪れる場所へと復活をとげました。
Orient Me!
Java is the most populous island in Indonesia, South East Asia. This is land is densely populated, and the majority of people now practice Islam.
Prambanan, Borobudur and Ratu Boko are close to the major centre of Yogyakarta, also referred to by locals as Jogja. Yogyakarta has a population of approximately 4 million people.
Not too far away are two other interesting cities, both with international airports. Solo, and Semarang, where some people also choose to stay.
Access to the area is easy by plane, train, or buses. Once in the region, given the driving conditions, it is recommended you hire one of the many local drivers rather than rent your own vehicle. For to-the-minute information on travel and hiring a driver, our friendly Visitor Assistance Centre can help.
By car from Yogyakarta:
Prambanan is around 30 minutes drive
Borobudur is approximately 40 minutes away
Ratu Boko is close to 35 minutes drive
