Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa

Aquarium

Prefecture

Tokyo

Type

Aquarium

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¥2,800

Entry Fee

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About This Destination

An indoor aquarium inside the Shinagawa Prince Hotel, about two minutes from Shinagawa Station, with about 350 species and a dolphin show in a 360-degree arena that switches to a light-and-projection version after dark. Adult entry is 2,800 yen, and the show is included.

This is an aquarium built for an evening out as much as for a school trip. It sits inside the Shinagawa Prince Hotel, about two minutes from the Takanawa exit of Shinagawa Station, and about 20,000 animals of some 350 species live in tanks dressed up with projection mapping and colored lighting that change with the seasons. The main event is the dolphin performance in The Stadium, a round pool you can watch from any side. Daytime shows are bright and get the audience involved; after dark the program switches to a version built around sound, light and projected images. The show comes with the 2,800-yen adult ticket, but seating is first come, first served and you can be turned away when it is full, so arrive early for the time you want. Beyond the dolphins there is the Wonder Tube, the Jellyfish Ramble, and two indoor rides, Port of Pirates and Dolphin Party, at 500 yen each on top of entry. Allow about two hours including the show. Opening hours change from one period to the next, so check the website before an evening visit. Sengaku-ji, the temple of the 47 ronin, is in the same Takanawa district.

Location

Prefecture: Tokyo

Address: Tokyo, Japan

Nearest Station: Shinagawa Station

Closed: Open every day of the year, though hours and content can change without notice.

Hours note: Opening hours are set period by period and change through the year; the aquarium usually stays open into the evening, and last entry is one hour before closing. Check the official site for the current hours.

Best time to visit: Any time of year; indoor, so a good rainy-day option, and the night dolphin show runs in the evening

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the dolphin show included in the ticket?

Yes. There is no extra charge and no reservation; all seats are unreserved, and you may not get in if the show is full. The daytime and night-time programs are different.

How much are tickets?

Adults 2,800 yen, elementary and junior high students 1,300 yen, and children aged 4 and over 800 yen; high school students get a discount. The two rides cost 500 yen each on top of entry.

How long does a visit take?

The aquarium says about two hours, including the dolphin performance. Last entry is one hour before closing, and hours change by period, so check the official site.