Jepara is town in the province of Central Java, Indonesia.Jepara is on the north coast of Java, north-east of Semarang, not far from Mount Muria. It is also the main town of the district of Jepara, which has a population of about 1 million. Jepara is known for the Javanese teak wood carving art as well as the birthplace of Kartini, a pioneer in the area of women's rights for Indonesians.

A place in Indonesia, Jepara is an interesting place to visit, given its unique culture, history and character. When planning a trip to Jepara, make sure you visit its near-by prime city of Yogyakarta. Add Yogyakarta to your vacation plan, it has an interesting bunch of activities to do on your visit like Prambanan Temple, Water Castle, Merapi Volcano. Also, to reach Jepara, you'll have to take a flight to Yogyakarta; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. Popular vacation packages of Jepara are of 1-2 days.