Taman Dari- Water castle

Located in Yogyakarta Taman Sari Water Castle, also known as Taman Sari, is the site of a former royal garden of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta, it was built in the mid-18th century. Some of its original functions were a place to rest, to meditate, to work, to hide and to defend the Sultan’s family It is about 15min walk from the Kraton, but you will have to ask around to find the right entrance. If you get here by motorbike there is a cost for parking 2000rp. The entrance for foreigners is 15000rp and if you want to get a tour guide you will have to pay extra. If you get to the castle without a guide the experience will be different as there are so many ruins and you will not understand the meaning. It is a small area to walk but it is good to see if you are in Yogyakarta.