Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
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Located inside the Prince Hotel, this is not a traditional aquarium but a high-tech entertainment facility. It uses cutting-edge projection mapping, LED lighting, and sound effects to create an immersive marine world. The highlight is the circular 'Dolphin Performance' pool, where dolphins perform incredible leaps through water curtains and lasers that change with the seasons. It also features a mesmerizing 'Jellyfish Ramble' room and a transparent underwater tunnel. Its central location and indoor setting make it a perfect year-round attraction.
Highlights
- Dolphin show with light effects
- Immersive jelly fish ramble
- Cutting-edge digital aquarium
- Central Shinagawa location
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