Rembang district, Central Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Lasem

Lasem is a town in Rembang district, Central Java, Indonesia, home to about 28,948 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Bledug Kuwu (75 km), Mount Muria (78 km) and Portuguese Fort (84 km).

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Lasem at a glance

Location
Rembang district, Central Java, Indonesia
Population
about 28,948
Coordinates
6.6922° S, 111.4527° E
Places within 50 km
46
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 533 km

Top places to visit near Lasem

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lasem: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lasem

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lasem. The closest is Gunung Lasem (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Lasem

26 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Lasem. The closest is Masjid Al Khithoh (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lasem

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lasem. The closest is Makam Mbah Sambu (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lasem

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lasem. The closest is Waduk Banyukuwung (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Lasem

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lasem. The closest is Pantai Caruban (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Lasem

13 museums within 100 km of Lasem. The closest is Museum Nyah Lasem (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lasem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lasem
  2. 1 km Masjid Al Khithoh · mosque, Rembang
  3. 2 km Museum Nyah Lasem · museum, Rembang
  4. 1 km Makam Mbah Sambu · heritage site, Rembang
  5. 1 km GKI Lasem · church, Rembang
  6. 3 km Pantai Caruban · beach, Rembang
  7. 4 km Back to Lasem

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How to reach Lasem

All places near Lasem by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Lasem by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints1076Gunung Lasem (9 km)
Mosques & dargahs326Masjid Al Khithoh (1 km)
Forts & heritage623Makam Mbah Sambu (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs520Waduk Banyukuwung (22 km)
Beaches & coast1319Pantai Caruban (4 km)
Museums513Museum Nyah Lasem (1 km)
Waterfalls013Ngelirip Waterfall (60 km)
Churches312GKI Lasem (2 km)
Caves06Goa Terawang Eco Park (52 km)
Other attractions12Pemandian Air Panas Nganget (48 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Pulau Mondoliko (85 km)
Buddhist sites01Klenteng Kwan Sing Bio (87 km)

Lasem: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Lasem?

Makam Mbah Sambu (heritage site, about 1 km), Masjid Al Khithoh (mosque, about 1 km), Museum Nyah Lasem (museum, about 1 km), GKI Lasem (church, about 2 km), Pantai Caruban (beach, about 4 km), Pantai Karangjahe (beach, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lasem?

46 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lasem?

Gunung Lasem, about 9 km by road; Gunung Pucak (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Lasem?

Masjid Al Khithoh, about 1 km by road; Masjid Agung Rembang (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Lasem?

Makam Mbah Sambu, about 1 km by road; Situs Sambikalung (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lasem?

Start in Lasem, visit Masjid Al Khithoh, then Museum Nyah Lasem, then Makam Mbah Sambu, then GKI Lasem, then Pantai Caruban, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Lasem?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

How far is Lasem from Lovina?

About 533 km by road (426 km in a straight line).

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lasem’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.