De Djawatan Forest
Hutan De Djawatan
A grove of enormous rain trees in the old timber yard of the forestry office, their branches covered in ferns. Known as the 'Lord of the Rings forest' of Banyuwangi.
De Djawatan is in Benculuk, Kalipuro district. It was once a teak storage and shipping yard from the Dutch period and is now managed by a state forestry company. Dozens of rain trees (Trembesi), over a hundred years old, have huge canopies. Their branches are covered with ferns and moss, and when sunlight filters through the canopy, the scene resembles a fantasy film. The site is small and can be explored on foot or by horse-drawn cart. Admission is about IDR 10,000, and it is generally open 07:00–17:00. It is about 1 hour's drive from Banyuwangi city and can be visited on the way to Red Island Beach.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kemiren Osing Village
- Taman Gandrung Terakota
- Jagir Waterfall
- Pulau Merah Beach
- Kalibendo Waterfall
- Boom Beach & Marina
- G-Land (Plengkung)
- Teluk Hijau (Green Bay)