De Djawatan Forest

De Djawatan Forest is a protected forest attraction in Benculuk village, Cluring, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java. It is known for its dense grove of giant trembesi (rain trees, Samanea saman) planted during the Dutch colonial era, with trees estimated to be over 100 years old. The shaded, cool woodland with massive trunks and wide canopies has become a popular nature tourism site for photography and leisurely walks, often likened to the forest from The Lord of the Rings.

Visitors can expect a cool, shaded forest dominated by huge, centuries-old trembesi trees with sprawling branches and dense canopies. The forest floor is natural earth with exposed roots, open clearings, and designated photo spots. Visitors can walk among the trees, take photographs, ride a horse-drawn carriage (dokar) through the forest, and relax in seating areas. Small food stalls and simple facilities are available around the entrance area.

The forest is a Perhutani-managed area where giant trembesi trees were planted during the Dutch colonial period, estimated to be more than 100 years old. Originally part of a production and protected forest, it was later preserved and developed as an ecotourism destination.

The forest is an iconic ecotourism landmark for Banyuwangi Regency, widely used as a location for photography, pre-wedding shoots and film, and valued locally for its preserved natural heritage and community-based tourism.