The venue uses advanced audio-visual technology and water curtains to synchronize live animal movements with digital light projections.
The dolphin stadium uses a 360-degree layout, ensuring no 'front' or 'back' seating relative to the performance pool.
The jellyfish exhibit, known as 'The Jellyfish Ramble,' uses illuminated mirrors and changing light sequences to create an infinite reflection effect.
Despite being an indoor facility in a hotel complex, it maintains a massive tank that holds enough water to support large oceanic species like sawfish and various rays.
The aquarium's layout is specifically designed to function as an immersive 'digital art' gallery as much as a zoo.
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa is a cutting-edge urban aquarium located inside the Shinagawa Prince Hotel complex that utilizes projection mapping and light displays for its exhibits. The facility features a circular dolphin performance stadium where water jets and music accompany daily shows. It houses a variety of marine life including manta rays, sawfish, and various jellyfish species in themed, color-changing tanks. The main walkway includes an 80-foot underwater tunnel with transparent acrylic walls for viewing sea creatures from underneath. The attraction spans two floors and integrates interactive technology into traditional aquarium displays. It is a purpose-built indoor facility designed for high-density, multi-sensory visitor experiences.
The 80-foot underwater tunnel provides the most iconic wide-angle shots with rays swimming overhead.
Check the daily show schedule upon entry, as the dolphin performance times change frequently and are the park's primary draw.
Visit on a weekday if possible, as the stadium fills to capacity quickly on weekends and holidays.
Use the interactive app or QR codes displayed near the tanks to access supplementary information about the species on exhibit.
Do not attempt to purchase tickets at the entrance window during peak holiday periods; book online in advance to avoid long queues.
Open daily, but occasionally closes for private events or technical maintenance; verify the calendar on the official website before visiting.
Flash photography is strictly prohibited inside the jellyfish area to protect the animals' sensitive eyes; do not tap on glass tanks.
