View Southeast Asia on the mapMore a working port town than a tourist destination, where the old town (Kota Lama) lined with Dutch colonial-era buildings, a Chinatown built by ethnic Chinese residents, and Javanese Islamic culture coexist in layers. The center is busy with traffic and hot, so getting around by ride-hailing app or tour bus is practical.

Semarang

Semarang · Indonesia · View on map

The capital of Central Java Province, opened to the Java Sea on the island's north coast. Cruise ships dock at Tanjung Emas Port. The practical port city serves as a gateway to the World Heritage Sites of Borobudur and Prambanan.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Semarang · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A large city of about 1.7 million people in the city proper and around 3 million including the metropolitan area

Population

A tropical monsoon climate that is hot and humid year-round, with almost no temperature change. November to March is the rainy season, with strong squalls and sultry heat, while June to September is relatively dry and more comfortable.

Climate

Indonesian (Javanese is also used in daily life). English is understood by hotel and port staff, but only to a limited extent in the city.

Language

Indonesian rupiah (IDR). QR code payments and cards are widespread in urban areas, but street stalls and markets are mainly cash-based.

Currency

June to September, which is the dry season. There is little rain, making it an easy time to combine the port with sightseeing at inland ruins.

Best time to visit

Local food

Lumpia Semarang, a spring-roll-style snack with a pork filling, is the signature dish. Street food is also plentiful, including sweet and spicy Bandung (beef soup), soto ayam, and the fried snack tahu gimbal.

Sights

Kota Lama (old town) and Blenduk ChurchSam Poo Kong Temple (Chinese-style temple linked to Zheng He)Rawa Pening Lake and the surrounding highlandsBorobudur ruins (day-trip range, a few hours by car)Local everyday markets such as Lampuyang Market

Monthly average high / low temperatures

31°

24°Jan

31°

24°Feb

31°

24°Mar

32°

25°Apr

33°

25°May

33°

24°Jun

33°

23°Jul

33°

23°Aug

34°

24°Sep

34°

24°Oct

33°

24°Nov

31°

24°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: ACHMAD YANI · about 6.5 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much cheaper than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)34 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat cheaper.

IDR 2,884

Water 600 ml

IDR 19,350

Coffee

IDR 17,000

Inexpensive meal

IDR 39,000

Local beer

IDR 43,000

Big Mac

Prices in Semarang. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

SRG

Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 6.6 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

B — One connection

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Southeast AsiaOct 2026 – Dec 2028

12-Night Southeast Asia Cruise from Laem Chabang (Bangkok) to Bali (Benoa)

Viking Neptune/ Viking Ocean Cruises

Laem Chabang (Bangkok)›Laem Chabang (Bangkok)›Ko Samui›+6›Bali (Benoa)

Indicative fare

From $8,999.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

12 nightsOne way · 8 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Oct 28, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Ports in the same region

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Model plans in this region

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

Sources

Source unverified

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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