Ijen Crater closes for conservation on 6 November

Ijen Crater will close to tourists on 6 November 2026 for the scheduled Ijen Rijik programme, which combines environmental conservation with area cleaning. The site, locally administered across parts of Banyuwangi and Bondowoso, is identified by its turquoise crater lake and volcanic landscape.

The planned closure gives travellers a specific date to avoid during November visits to East Java. It also places the conservation programme soon after the park resumed tourism, hiking, research and general education activities on 28 September 2026.

Ijen Crater sets 6 November closure for Ijen Rijik

The official park information lists 6 November 2026 among the scheduled closure dates for the Ijen Rijik programme. It says tourism activities will be temporarily suspended for environmental conservation and area cleaning. The same calendar lists 5 June, 3 July, 7 August, 4 September, 2 October and 4 December 2026 as other closure dates.

The official closure calendar also warns that additional suspensions can follow weather, volcanic activity, field conditions or management decisions. The November date is therefore a scheduled access change, rather than a general recommendation to check conditions.

How the conservation day relates to the crater park

Ijen Crater Nature Tourism Park is managed by the East Java Natural Resources Conservation Agency. Its protected area covers approximately 306.330 hectares and stretches across Tamansari village in Licin District, Banyuwangi Regency, and Kalianyar village in Ijen District, Bondowoso Regency.

The park's main attractions include a turquoise crater lake, sunrise views from the summit area and traditional sulphur mining. The November closure matters because it affects the tourism area containing these features, not merely a separate town event. The park had reopened on 28 September 2026 after wildfire-related safety work, as ANTARA reported after the reopening decision.

Visiting Ijen Crater: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The scheduled Ijen Rijik closure is on 6 November 2026 and applies to tourism activities at Ijen Crater.
• The access change means visitors should not plan a tourism visit on that date. Outside scheduled closures, the park may also suspend access because of weather, volcanic activity, field conditions or official management decisions.
• The park is in East Java, across Banyuwangi and Bondowoso regencies. The official information places the Banyuwangi side in Tamansari village, Licin District, while the Bondowoso side is in Kalianyar village, Ijen District.
• The terrain is mountainous and includes a summit area, a crater lake and traditional sulphur mining activity. The park requires visitors to use personal safety equipment such as anti-slip shoes, warm jackets and masks.
• Indonesia's official language is Indonesian and its national currency is the rupiah.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Ijen Crater

When does Ijen Rijik take place at Ijen Crater?

The scheduled closure for the programme is on 6 November 2026. Tourism activities are temporarily suspended on that date for conservation and area cleaning.

Where is Ijen Crater and how do you get there?

The park lies across Banyuwangi and Bondowoso regencies in East Java. Its Banyuwangi side is in Tamansari village, Licin District.

What is Ijen Crater?

It is a nature tourism park with a turquoise crater lake, summit-area sunrise views, traditional sulphur mining and a mountainous landscape.