Tanah Lot

Tanah Lot is a Hindu temple on a rocky offshore formation near Beraban in the Tanah Lot area of Tabanan. The name is commonly translated as Land in the Sea, reflecting the temple’s position on the coast and its close relationship with the surrounding ocean.

What you find there

The site includes the offshore temple, coastal shrines, shoreline paths and a broader temple precinct on the mainland. The rock formation and surrounding sea are visible from several points along the coast, while the access area contains gateways and religious structures.

Religious history

Tanah Lot is traditionally linked with the 16th-century Hindu priest Dang Hyang Nirartha. It is one of Bali’s sea temples, which form part of a chain of temples connected with spiritual protection around the island’s coastline.

Visiting

Access to the rock itself depends on sea and tide conditions, and the temple remains a place of worship. Visitors should follow local access instructions and wear respectful clothing in the religious areas. The site is in Beraban, Kediri, Tabanan.