Jatiluwih Rice Terraces: Plan a Visit to Bali’s Subak Landscape
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Jatiluwih is a rice-growing landscape in Tabanan Regency, Bali, where the terraces are more than a viewpoint. They are a working farm system of canals, water temples and cooperating farmers, and part of Bali’s UNESCO cultural landscape. You can walk through it, cycle through it or simply stop for the view.[1][2]
A working landscape shaped by subak
UNESCO’s World Heritage entry describes Bali’s cultural landscape as five rice terraces and their water temples, covering 19,500 hectares. The temples are the focus of subak, a cooperative system of canals and weirs for sharing water that dates back to the 9th century. Subak reflects the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, which brings together the spirit, the human world and nature.[1] Jatiluwih is one part of this wider landscape.
That context changes how you see the view. The paddies are farmland inside a living water system. Do not pick rice, fruit or other plants, stay on the path provided, and keep vehicles off the trekking route.[2] The sacred areas and temples may only be entered with a guide.[2]
Things to Do
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Choose how to experience the terraces
Everyone who enters the Jatiluwih area needs an entrance ticket. Foreign visitors pay IDR 75,000 (adults) or IDR 50,000 (children), and Indonesian visitors pay IDR 25,000 (adults) or IDR 15,000 (children).[2]
The village sells guided trekking from IDR 450,000 and cycling activities from IDR 470,000. Book at least 2 days in advance to secure a place.[2] For a shorter stop, buy the entrance ticket and walk the paths at your own pace. In the evening, the Menyala Jatiluwih laser-art show with music runs every night, with tickets from IDR 50,000.[2] Flying a drone needs prior authorisation and costs an extra IDR 300,000.[2]
Plan the approach before you set out
Jatiluwih lies in Tabanan Regency.[2] Arrange a driver or a scooter from your Bali base, and check the route with your driver or accommodation before you go. Bring water and sun protection, and start in the morning when the light is soft and the paths are quieter.
Besides the terraces, the village lists several points of interest: Pura Luhur Sri Rambut Sedana, Centre Point Jatiluwih and Pura Luhur Bhujangga Waisnawa Gunung Sari.[2] Restaurants, homestays, glamping and villas operate in the village if you want to stay longer.[2] For the heritage background, see the UNESCO World Heritage entry for Bali’s subak cultural landscape.
For wider trip planning, see our Indonesia travel guide.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [2] Jatiluwih Tourism Village visitor website: Jatiluwih visitor information. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Subak is Bali’s cooperative water-management system of canals and weirs that connects rice terraces and water temples. It dates back to the 9th century and reflects the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana.
No. UNESCO lists the Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as one World Heritage property, made up of five rice terraces and their water temples. Jatiluwih is one part of that landscape.
Yes. The Jatiluwih tourism village sells trekking from IDR 450,000 and cycling activities from IDR 470,000. Book at least 2 days in advance.
Do not pick rice, fruit or other plants, stay on the path provided, keep vehicles off the trekking route and do not litter. Enter sacred areas and temples only with a guide.
Jatiluwih is a tourism village in Tabanan Regency, Bali. Check the road route with your driver or accommodation before you set out.
Arrange a driver or a scooter from your base, and check the route with your driver or accommodation before you go.
Every visitor needs an entrance ticket. Foreign visitors pay IDR 75,000 (adults) or IDR 50,000 (children), and Indonesian visitors pay IDR 25,000 (adults) or IDR 15,000 (children). A drone needs prior authorisation and costs an extra IDR 300,000.
Rice grows in stages, so the fields look different from week to week. Ask locally which stage the fields are in, and plan a morning visit for softer light.
