# Things to see in Johor Bahru (Malaysia): 43 places and when to go

> Johor Bahru is a city in Malaysia with around 875,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 43 places in and around it, mainly Nature (16), Mountains (15), With kids (9). The best known are Legoland Malaysia Resort, Mount Pulai and Sultan Iskandar Mosque. The best time to come is February to April and June to August; also possible: January, May and September to October. There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/johor-bahru/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Malaysia · 1.482, 103.7281
- **Population:** About 875,000
- **Places:** 43 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/naturaleza/) (16) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/montana/) (15) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/familia/) (9) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/espiritual/) (7) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/museos/) (7) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/fauna/) (2)
- **Best time:** February to April and June to August.
- **Also possible:** January, May and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** KUL Sepang, 265 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Mount Pulai, at 654 m.

## What to see in Johor Bahru

The places in and around Johor Bahru, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Legoland Malaysia Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/legoland-malaysia/): Theme park in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · 13 km
- [Mount Pulai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/gunung-pulai/): Mountain in Kulai, Johor, Malaysia · 24 km
- [Sultan Iskandar Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/sultan-iskandar-mosque/): Mosque in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · 8.8 km
- [Bandar Baru UDA Jamek Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/masjid-jamek-bandar-baru-uda/): Mosque in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · 2.2 km
- [Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/arulmigu-sri-rajakaliamman-glass-temple/): Hindu temple in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · 3.8 km
- [Johor Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/johor-zoo/): Zoo in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · 3.9 km
- [Pasir Pelangi Royal Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/masjid-jamek-pasir-pelangi/): Mosque in Johor, Malaysia · 6.4 km
- [Istana Besar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/istana-besar/): Palace in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · 4.4 km
- [Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/johor-old-chinese-temple/): Chinese temple in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · 4.6 km
- [Sungai Johor Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/sungai-johor-bridge/): Expressway bridge across Johor River on Senai-Desaru Expressway in Johor, Malaysia · 32 km
- [Bugis Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/bugis-museum/): Museum in Pontian, Johor, Malaysia · 36 km
- [Kota Tinggi Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/muzium-kota-tinggi/): Museum in Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia · 35 km
- [Figure Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/muzium-tokoh-johor/): Museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · 4.3 km
- [Pineapple Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/pineapple-museum/): Museum in Pontian, Johor, Malaysia · 31 km
- [Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/johor-bahru-chinese-heritage-museum/): Museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · 4.9 km
- [Kite Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/kite-museum-pasir-gudang/): Museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · 20 km
- [Kota Tinggi Waterfalls](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/kota-tinggi-waterfalls/): Waterfall in Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia · 40 km
- [Arang Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/arang-mountain/): Hill in Malaysia · 42 km
- [Bukit Batu Mas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/batu-mas-mountain/): Hill in Malaysia · 45 km
- [Bukit Hantu B](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/bukit-hantu-barat/): Hill in Johor, Malaysia · 40 km
- [Bukit Hantu T](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/bukit-hantu-timur/): Hill in Johor, Malaysia · 40 km
- [Bukit Kuayah Laut](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/bukit-kuayah-laut/): Hill in Johor, Malaysia · 34 km
- [Bukit Nyamok](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/bukit-nyamuk/): Hill in Johor, Malaysia · 48 km
- [Bukit Pachat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/bukit-pachat/): Hill in Johor, Malaysia · 46 km

And the other 19, by what you come to do:

- **Nature**: [Bukit Tengkil](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/bukit-tengkil/), [Gunung Gaong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/gunung-gaong/), [Gunung Panti Barat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/gunung-panti-barat/), [Bukit Pengerang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/johore-hill/), [Bukit Santi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/santi-mountain/), [Bukit Tanjung Kupang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/tanjung-kupang-mountain/), [Bukit Tempinis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/tempinis-hill/)
- **Temples**: [Kota Tinggi Town Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/masjid-jamek/), [Santi Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/monasterio-selvatico-santi/)
- **With kids**: [Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/austin-heights-water-adventure-park/), [Carton Box Theme Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/carton-box-theme-park/), [La Stella Water Theme Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/la-stella-water-theme-park/), [MCM Studio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/mcm-studio/), [Sanrio Hello Kitty Town](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/sanrio-hello-kitty-town/), [SEA LIFE Malaysia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/sea-life-malaysia/), [X Park Malaysia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/x-park-malaysia/)
- **Food and drink**: [Taman Perling Public Market](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/pasar-awam-taman-perling/), [Larkin Public Market and Bazaar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/pasar-besar-larkin/)
- **Hiking**: [Trans Panti Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/trans-panti-trail/)

## When to go to Johor Bahru

The best time to visit Johor Bahru is **February to April and June to August**; also possible: January, May and September to October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 11 h 55 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 57 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 59 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 02 |
| May | Possible | 12 h 04 |
| June | Best time | 12 h 05 |
| July | Best time | 12 h 05 |
| August | Best time | 12 h 03 |
| September | Possible | 12 h |
| October | Possible | 11 h 58 |
| November | Better not | 11 h 56 |
| December | Better not | 11 h 55 |

There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In February, 43 of the 43 places are at their best.

When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Johor Bahru

The nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, Sepang), 265 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1.482%2C103.7281)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1.482%2C103.7281)

## Other towns nearby

- [Kluang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/kluang/): 5 places · 77 km
- [Malacca City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/malaca/): 60 places · 184 km
- [Port Dickson](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/port-dickson/): 5 places · 237 km
- [Seremban](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/seremban/): 16 places · 241 km
- [Sepang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/sepang/): 5 places · 258 km
- [Kuantan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/kuantan/): 6 places · 265 km

And all of Malaysia, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Johor Bahru?

The best known: [Legoland Malaysia Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/legoland-malaysia/), [Mount Pulai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/gunung-pulai/), [Sultan Iskandar Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/sultan-iskandar-mosque/), [Bandar Baru UDA Jamek Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/masjid-jamek-bandar-baru-uda/), [Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/arulmigu-sri-rajakaliamman-glass-temple/). In all, 43 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Johor Bahru?

February to April and June to August; also possible: January, May and September to October. There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.

### How do you get to Johor Bahru?

The nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), 265 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1.482%2C103.7281) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Johor Bahru as the destination and these 43 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).