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Village Life

Two Days in the Osing Village of Kemiren

Kemiren, Banyuwangi, East Java

Photo: HarfiBimantara · CC BY-SA 4.0

Duration
2 days
Group size
Max. 10 people
Category
Village Life
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for almost everyone; plenty of stops and light walking.
Language
Indonesian, English

About this journey

Stay in Kemiren to discover Osing houses, language and kitchens, and the village barong.

Kemiren in Glagah district is a cultural tourism village where the Osing, descendants of the Blambangan kingdom, keep their customs and language. You stay in a village home, learn greetings in Osing and help prepare dishes such as pecel pithik in a traditional kitchen. In the evening villagers introduce the Osing barong, which is still considered sacred. If your visit falls on Ider Bumi, Tumpeng Sewu or the Ngopi Sepuluh Ewu coffee festival in October, you will join the villagers to watch.

Hosted by the local community in Kemiren, Banyuwangi

What you'll experience

  • Stay in an Osing family home
  • Cook pecel pithik in a traditional kitchen
  • Meet the Osing barong of Kemiren
  • Banyuwangi's gajah oling batik motif

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arriving in Kemiren

    13:00 pickup, meet the host family, cook together in the afternoon, evening introduction to the barong.

  2. Day 2

    Village walk

    Morning walk around the village and rice fields, the gajah oling motif, lunch, back at Ketapang around 13:00.

What's included

  • Local guide from the community
  • 1-night homestay
  • 3 meals
  • Pickup at Ketapang Station
  • Contribution to the village fund

Not included

  • Travel to Ketapang Station, Banyuwangi
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Tips for guides and hosts (optional)

Before you go

Practical notes so your trip is comfortable and your hosts feel respected.

What to bring

  • Modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees
  • Insect repellent
  • Some cash; ATMs are scarce on site
  • Comfortable shoes with good grip

Local etiquette

  • Follow your host's customs when coffee and food are served
  • Performances such as barong and gandrung carry customary meaning; watch quietly
  • Ask before photographing people, homes or ceremonies
  • Take off your shoes before entering a home

Getting there

Banyuwangi has its own airport with flights from Jakarta and Surabaya, and trains from Surabaya and Yogyakarta arrive at Ketapang Station. From Bali, the Gilimanuk–Ketapang ferry takes about an hour. Kemiren is about 20 minutes from town.

Meeting point

Stasiun Ketapang, Banyuwangi

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