Mojokerto district, East Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Prigen

Prigen is a town in Mojokerto district, East Java, Indonesia, home to about 24,164 people. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit — 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 forts & heritage, 25 mosques & dargahs and 22 waterfalls. The must-see places are Candi Jawi (8 km), Arjuno-Welirang (9 km) and Mount Penanggungan (9 km).

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Prigen, East Java
Prigen, Mojokerto district, East Java, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Prigen at a glance

Location
Mojokerto district, East Java, Indonesia
Population
about 24,164
Coordinates
7.6833° S, 112.6167° E
Places within 50 km
201 (24 must-see)
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, 338 km

Top places to visit near Prigen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Prigen: 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 Prigen

64 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Prigen. The closest is Gunung Limas (4 km); the best-known is Arjuno-Welirang (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Prigen

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Prigen. The closest is Candi Jawi (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Prigen

27 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Prigen. The closest is Masjid Cheng Ho (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Prigen

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Prigen. The closest is Air Terjun Kakek Bodo (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Temples near Prigen

17 temples within 100 km of Prigen. The closest is Candi Jolotundo (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Prigen

16 churches within 100 km of Prigen. The closest is Gereja Katolik Kompleks Griya Samadhi Yohanes, Trawas (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Prigen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Prigen
  2. 9 km Mount Penanggungan · viewpoint, Mojokerto
  3. 11 km Masjid Cheng Ho · mosque, Pasuruan
  4. 3 km Candi Jawi · heritage site, Pasuruan
  5. 13 km Taman Safari Indonesia Prigen · nature spot, Pasuruan
  6. 13 km Arjuno-Welirang · viewpoint, Kota Batu
  7. 9 km Back to Prigen

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Within 15 km of Prigen

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Prigen by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints6164Gunung Limas (4 km)
Forts & heritage3740Candi Jawi (8 km)
Mosques & dargahs2527Masjid Cheng Ho (11 km)
Waterfalls2223Air Terjun Kakek Bodo (3 km)
Temples1317Candi Jolotundo (11 km)
Churches1316Gereja Katolik Kompleks Griya Samadhi Yohanes, Trawas (2 km)
Museums1013Indonesian Mental Health Museum (24 km)
Caves88Gua (10 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Lembah Diyeng (14 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens34Taman Safari Indonesia Prigen (12 km)
Other attractions23Hot Spring Pariwisata (9 km)
Parks33Florawisata Santera de Laponte (30 km)
Buddhist sites33Vihara Sanggar Suci (25 km)
Beaches & coast01Wedi Ireng Beach (99 km)

Prigen: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Prigen?

Candi Jawi (heritage site, about 8 km), Arjuno-Welirang (viewpoint, about 9 km), Mount Penanggungan (viewpoint, about 9 km), Masjid Cheng Ho (mosque, about 11 km), Taman Safari Indonesia Prigen (nature spot, about 12 km), Gereja Katolik Kompleks Griya Samadhi Yohanes, Trawas (tomb, about 2 km).

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

201 places on Spotwander: 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 forts & heritage, 25 mosques & dargahs, 22 waterfalls, 13 temples.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Prigen?

Gunung Limas, about 4 km by road; Gunung Bulak (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Prigen?

Candi Jawi, about 8 km by road; Candi Selokelir (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Prigen?

Masjid Cheng Ho, about 11 km by road; Masjid Abidin (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Prigen?

Start in Prigen, visit Mount Penanggungan, then Masjid Cheng Ho, then Candi Jawi, then Taman Safari Indonesia Prigen, then Arjuno-Welirang, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Prigen?

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 Prigen from Lovina?

About 338 km by road (271 km in a straight line).

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Prigen’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Prigen on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.