Timeline
17:51
Stand in front of the Monas square to watch the golden light hit the historic Presidential Palace complex. The building, built in 1796, stands as a silent witness to Dutch administration and presidential history, even though the interior is not open to the public.
18:36
Walk to Ismail Marzuki Park for dinner. Head to Kikugawa, the oldest Japanese restaurant in Jakarta, established in 1969. Enjoy authentic cuisine in a simple, traditional house atmosphere set by a Japanese-Indonesian couple. Note the service hours are 11:30-14:30 and 17:30-21:30, so arrive before 21:30.
19:21
End the evening with a drink at Bakoel Koffie, the oldest coffee roaster in Jakarta since 1878. Located near Ismail Marzuki Park, it offers a historic ambiance for late-night coffee. The shop is open until 24:00 on weekends (Tu-Su), or 24:00 on Mondays (Mo).
Local tip
Kikugawa closes at 21:30, so finish dinner with time to spare. Bakoel Koffie stays open late, making it a perfect end to the night.
Check before you go
- Kikugawa hours: 11:30-14:30, 17:30-21:30
- Bakoel Koffie hours: Mo 09:00-24:00; Tu-Su 08:00-24:00
- Sunset on 15 April is 17:51, golden light starts 17:24
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Jakarta (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).