Malaysia

Five days in Johor Bahru

Long enough to leave the centre. Five days in Johor Bahru with one day that is not about Johor Bahru at all.

  • 4 nights
  • Couple
  • Balanced pace
  • Mid-range budget
Plan your own Johor Bahru trip

Every place here was checked on 2026-10-20 or later, and each one says where it came from.

The plan, day by day

5 days

Day 1

Arrival day

7 of 24 hours planned

  1. 09:30

    You arrive

  2. 13:0014:00

    Giannie's Trattoria

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    110 Jalan Serampang, Taman Pelangi 110, 80400 Johor Bahru

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 11:30–22:30

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  3. 14:3017:00

    Figure Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

    Jalan Yahya Aldatar, 80100 Johor Bahru

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 19:0020:30

    W.W. Laksa House 水塘 辣沙

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Jalan Kolam Ayer 36A, 80200

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–15:00

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 20:3022:00

    Flanagan's Irish Pub

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    39, Jalan Kuning 2, 80400 Johor Bahru

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

Day 2

11 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    The Cave Restaurant

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 45m
    • Meal

    No 9, Jalan Kolam Ayer, 80100

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    Sources: Wikivoyage

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Galeri Penjara Ayer Molek

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Kota Jail, 80000 Johor Bahru

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Rosmarino

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Jalan Kuning 2 65, 80400 Johor Bahru

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:3017:00

    Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    opera house in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

    Mercu 2, Jalan Tanjung Puteri 1, R&F Puteri, 80300

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  7. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    bulat bulat corner - food court

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Jalan Dato Jaafar, Larkin Jaya, 80350 Larkin

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  9. 20:3022:00

    Sultan Ibrahim Building

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • History

    former state secretariat building of Johor

    Jalan Bukit Timbalan Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata

Day 3

11 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Salahuddin Bakery

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    bakery in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

    Jalan Dhoby 26, Johor Bahru

    Opening hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–14:00 · Fri closed · Sat–Sun 08:00–14:00

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3011:00

    Little India

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    Little India in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

    Jalan Ungku Puan

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 11:00

    2h open

    11:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Pekin Restoran

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    No. 38, Jalan Baldu 5, Taman Sentosa, 80150

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:3016:00

    Johor Grand Palace

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Palace in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  7. 16:3018:00

    Dinosaur Alive Water Theme Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Family activities

    Water park in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

    KSL Hotel & Resort, No. 33 Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, 80250

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    Sources: Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  8. 18:00

    1h open

    18:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  9. 19:0020:30

    Restoran Yasin

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    101, Jalan Mahmoodiah, Kampung Bahru

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  10. 20:3022:00

    McGregor's

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    G-06, Zenith, 82C, Jalan Trus, 80000 Johor Bahru

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

Day 4

13 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Kafe Yeon

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    12, Jalan Perang, 80400 Johor Bahru

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3011:00

    Pandan Lake Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • History

    park in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

    Jalan Harmoni Utama, Taman Desa Harmoni, 81100

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 11:00

    2h open

    11:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Selera Johor Foodcourt

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    food court in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

    Jalan Garuda 2

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:3017:00

    Johor Bahru Kwong Siew Heritage Gallery

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    gallery in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

    Jalan Siu Nam

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  7. 17:0019:30

    Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

    Jalan Ibrahim 42, 80000 Johor Bahru

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  8. 19:3021:00

    Medan Selera Tepian Tebrau

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Jalan Mohd Amin, 80100 Johor Bahru

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  9. 21:0022:30

    Merdeka Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    park in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

    Jalan Datin Halimah, 80200

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

Day 5

Departure day

4 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Kafe My Liberica Coffee

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    73, Jalan Molek 3/10, 81100 Johor Bahru

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3011:00

    Austin Perdana Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    park in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

    Mount Austin

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 11:00

    2h open

    11:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Restoran The Dream Liner Airways Cafe

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    restaurant in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

    7 Jalan Harmonium 35/1, Taman Desa Tebrau, 81100

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:30

    You leave

Sources

  • Wikidata
  • Wikivoyage contributors — Johor Bahru
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors