Bojonegoro is a regency in East Java, about 100 km west of the provincial capital Surabaya. Visitors come mostly to do business related to the petroleum exploration
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..
Get in
By train
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
There are no taxicabs in the city.
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
- 1 Kayangan Api, Desa Butoh, Ngasem. 24 hours. It is an eternal flame spot nestled among the teak forest, 21 km 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. 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.
- 2 Bojonegoro Town Square (Alun-alun Bojonegoro), Jalan Mas Tumapel. 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.
- 3 Kedung Maor Waterfall (Air Terjun Kedung Maor), Desa Kedungsumber, Temayang.
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.
- 1 Tamosa Resto, Jalan Kartini.
- Pawon Seafood & Resto, Jalan Basuki Rahmat 57, ☏ 62 353 351889, ✉[email protected]. Daily 10:00-22:00. Serves mainly seafood and other cuisines as well with a good vibe at low prices. Main dishes about Rp13,900-Rp69,900.
- Warung Apung Rahmawati Bojonegoro, Jalan Veteran 77, ☏ 62 353 889912.
- Tastee Bites, Jalan Panglima Sudirman 151.
- Indo Pizza, Jalan W.R. Supratman 95, ☏ 62 353 7040555.
Drink
- Garasi Coffee Shop, Jalan Mangga, Mulyoagung (in front of Universitas Terbuka Kampus 2). M-Sa 15:00-22:00, last order 21:45.
- Kopinem, Jalan Rajekwesi, Ledok Kulon (north of Bundaran Jetak), ☏ 62 87852517632. Daily 10:00-00:00. A good place for coffee and hanging out. Rp5,000-25,000.
Sleep
Budget
- Hotel Kudus, Jalan Diponegoro 6, ☏ 62 353 881376.
- Hotel Wina, Jalan Teuku Umar 38-40, ☏ 62 353 881238.
- Hotel Wisma Djaja, Jalan dr. Wahidin 43, ☏ 62 353 881315.
- Hotel Bojonegoro, Jalan Untung Suropati 36, ☏ 62 353 881676.
- Hotel Nirwana, Jalan Veteran, ☏ 62 3535 893235.
Mid-range
- 1 Aston Bojonegoro City, Jalan M.H. Thamrin 100, ☏ 62 353 571777, ✉[email protected]. A 3* hotel. US$26-49.
- 2 Dewarna Bojonegoro, Jalan Veteran 55, ☏ 62 353 3412222, ✉[email protected]. A 3* hotel with 103 rooms. It is just north of Rajekwesi Bus Station. US$24.60-49.20.
- 3 [dead link]Griya Dharma Kusuma Hotel, Jalan Trunojoyo 2-4, ☏ 62 353 886100, ✉[email protected]. A guest house in the downtown area, close to government offices.
- 4 Favehotel Sudirman Bojonegoro, Jalan Panglima Sudirman 151, ☏ 62 353 5254 777, ✉[email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. US$22.70.
- 5 Hotel Bonero Residence, Jalan Nasional Indonesia Rute 20 (Jalan Raya Bojonegoro-Cepu) km 7, Desa Leran, Kalitidu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. US$20.
Connect
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.