Kawah ijen

Ijen crater is still a prima donna destination of foreign tourists who travel to the area of ​​Banyuwangi, East Java. Tourists from Europe and Japan dominate foreign travelers who enjoy the beautiful scenery in the region.
Banyuwangi Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas said the popularity of Ijen Crater was not separated from the programs offered travel agents or travel agents. Most offer tour packages to enjoy the beauty of Ijen Crater to their prospective customers.
"Primadonanya still Crater Ijen karens travel-travel agent offers the crater Ijen, so many travelers to Banyuwangi and add to spend the night there," said Azwar Anas in the Ministry of Tourism, Jakarta, Thursday (1/2/2018).
To further attract tourists and also introduce a number of tourist sites that are not less beautiful than Ijen Crater, Banyuwangi has made 77 tourist calendar this year. Of these figures, 5 of them are the flagship event to attract foreign tourists (foreign tourists).
"From TOP 77 calendar of this event we have 5 flagship events; International Tour de Banyuwangi Ijen, Banyuwangi Ethno Carnival, Gandrung Sewu Festival, Banyuwangi Beach Jazz Festival, and Jazz Ijen, "said Azwar Anas.
Of the 5 events, the event Banyuwangi Ethno Carnival and Gandrung Sewu is the most popular foreign tourists. In these two tourist events, these tourists can blend in the artistic attractions that involve the local community.
"Meanwhile, the onslaught of media publications on the event in Banyuwangi has been a driving force in increasing tourist visits to destinations located in the eastern tip of Java Island,"