JATILUWIH RICE TERRACE

Jatiluwih Rice Terrace located at about 700m above sea level in the Penebel district of the Tabanan regency, the journey up to these highlands from the main southern areas such as Kuta and Denpasar takes an approximate two-hour drive. Full Day Tour itineraries usually include Jatiluwih as a main attraction alongside other prominent highlights within the region, such as Ulun Danu Temple, Candi Kuning Fruit Market, Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest, Taman Ayun Temple together with the picturesque Tanah Lot sea temple at the end of the day, just in time for the striking sunset backdrops and dinner shows.

How to Get to Jatiluwih Rice Terrace

​Jatiluwih Rice Terrace located at the foot of Mount Batukaru in the village of Jatiluwih, Tabanan Regency. To get to Jatiluwih from Kuta, Seminyak, Denpasar and Canggu, it is approximately a 2 hour ride on a car drive or a scooter and from Ubud to Jatiluwih Rice Terraces it takes around 1,5 hours. Along the drive you will pass cafes with tables overlooking the terraces, which make the perfect place to enjoy magnificent sceneries.​

What to Expect at Jatiluwih Rice Terrace

Jatiluwih covers over 600 hectares of incredibly well-maintained rice terraces that date back as early as the 9th century. Jatiluwih, in the Balinese language translated means Beautiful Teak. Here, one can marvel at the vast expanses of terraced, green rice paddies stepped along an entire mountain, from its peak to where its foot meets the sea. You will get to experience the local farmers at work in the fields which makes for great photo opportunities when wandering around the Jatiluwih Unesco Cultural Site. And from atop the hill, visitors can take in the fresh air, appreciate the scenic views, and embrace its peaceful atmosphere. Each of Jatiluwih's carefully carved terraces can be seen from here together with the intricate system of irrigation paths that run in between them.

Jatiluwih Rice Terrace History

​To know the history of Jatiluwih wholly based on the stories of parents who are residents of the village of Jatiluwih. Said that the story of the name Jatiluwih is derived from JATON and LUWIH. "Jaton" means amulet, while "Luwih" means good, From the meaning of those words it can be concluded that the Jatiluwih has a meaning as a village that has amulets that were really good/powerful or interesting. From other sources, it is said in the middle of the village there is a graveyard of ancient animals of the bird JATAYU. From this Jatayu word gradually changed the pronunciation became JATON AYU meaning Luwih or Good. So JATON AYU is equal to JATILUWIH.

This is how the word Jatiluwih since the first set to be the name of the village and to this day has never changed. From the meaning of Jatiluwih, until now can be evidenced that the results of the farming and gardening are sufficient to meet the necessities of life and prosperity for all its people and ensure safety for the population during the run to farm life. So at the time past many are coming into Jatiluwih of the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Sudras, and Wesia with expectations for the safety and prosperity of each of their group. Finally, they set up temples which are now located in the region of the village of Jatiluwih like Pura Luhur Petali temple, Pura Luhur Bhujangga Waisnawa temple, Pura Rshi temple, Pura Taksu temple and other shrines around the region.

Jatiluwih Rice Terrace Entrance Ticket

Adult : IDR 40,000
Children : IDR 20,000
Opening Hours : 08.00 AM - 06.00 PM