Kukup

Wooden and concrete houses on stilts over the water at Kukup Laut fishing village, with mangrove forest across the channel

Kukup, in Kukup, Pontian (day trip), is one of the attractions in Johor Bahru in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.

AlamatDay trip from Johor Bahru, about 1 to 1.5 hours by car
ButiranKukup, Pontian district, south-west Johor
Village open at all times; restaurants keep their own hours
Free to visit
Perlu tahuFree Day trip
KawasanKukup, Pontian (day trip)
Tempoh lawatan biasaKira-kira 3 jam
Disenaraikan dalamJohor Bahru Attractions
Bawa saya ke sini
DisahkanDisahkan Oktober 2026

About Kukup

Kukup is a small fishing village in Pontian district, near the southern tip of mainland Asia. It is known for its houses and open-air seafood restaurants built on stilts over the water, and for the fish farms in the channel facing the mangrove island of Pulau Kukup.

Most visitors come for a seafood lunch and a walk along the boardwalks. Regular ferries also run from Kukup to Tanjung Balai Karimun in Indonesia. Tanjung Piai, the southernmost point of mainland Asia, is a short drive away.

Kukup Location

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