The stupa is located in the highlands, on the southern slope of Mount Arjuno, surrounded by numerous Springs.

[2] Sumberawan is quite unique, since it was the only Buddhist shrine in East Java that was built in the shape of stupa structure.

[2] Built at an altitude of 650 m above sea level, at the foot of Mount Arjuno, the scenery around this temple is quite beautiful.

[3] This site has been identified with Kasurangganan, or 'the garden of the heavenly nymphs', which was mentioned in the Nagarakretagama manuscript as having been visited by King Hayam Wuruk of Majapahit during his royal tour across his realm in East Java in 1359.

However, examining the architecture and style, this simple form of stupa is thought to originate from between late 14th to early 15th century.