Lobang Jepang is an underground tunnel complex in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, built by the Japanese military during World War II for defence and shelter.
Government tourism information describes the complex as approximately 1.47 km long, with sections reaching around 40 metres below ground. The Bukittinggi tourism office currently lists the site together with Taman Panorama as Taman Panorama & Lubang Japang.
Why was Lobang Jepang built?
Bukittinggi city records date the construction of Lobang Jepang to 1943, during the Japanese occupation of Indonesia.
The tunnels were built as a military defence facility using forced labourers, many of whom were brought from Java.
What can you see inside Lobang Jepang?
Visitors enter a network of underground corridors and spaces associated with different wartime functions.
Current government tourism information identifies areas connected with functions such as meetings and ammunition storage, alongside other sections of the military tunnel complex.
The underground layout gives visitors a clearer sense of the scale and practical purpose of the site during the wartime period.
What should you know before visiting?
As of September 2026, the Bukittinggi tourism office lists Taman Panorama & Lubang Japang as open daily from 08:00 to 17:00.
Current ticket prices are:
- Rp20,000 for adults
- Rp15,000 for children
- Rp25,000 for international visitors
Check the latest official listing before visiting, as opening hours and ticket prices can change.
The official attraction listing groups Lobang Jepang with Taman Panorama. From the panorama park, visitors can look over Ngarai Sianok, adding a landscape viewpoint to the historical visit.
For broader planning around Bukittinggi and the surrounding highlands, see our Bukittinggi destination guide.
If you want Lobang Jepang included in a private West Sumatra route, use our Journey Designer.
