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Two alpacas enjoy their daily walk through the former geisha district, never failing to evoke smiles and curious second glances from amused passersby.
Kagurazaka is a bustling area in Tokyo's Shinjuku ward filled with cafes, traditional Japanese eateries, and cozy izakayas. At night, its famous sloping street is teaming with night owls having a good time. But come morning, the street turns into a serene promenade for fluffy alpacas.
Their endearing presence has become a delightful addition to the neighborhood's charm. Vanilla, the white alpaca, and Aoi, the brown alpaca, take their stroll during the tranquil hours, basking in the gentle morning sun. They are the beloved stars of the petting zoo Alpaca Fureai Land, which opened in April 2023.
"We recently introduced courses where people can walk with the alpacas. We were initially concerned that people would find it too early in the morning. Surprisingly, it is now our most popular offering," shares the petting zoo's manager, Masaya Ide.
An alpaca walk in Tokyo could be an interesting addition to one's morning routine.
カフェや料亭、居酒屋が軒を連ねる神楽坂（東京都新宿区）。夜は酔客がそぞろ歩く坂道も、朝にはアルパカの散歩道となる。もふもふとした愛らしい姿は花街の新たな〝風物詩〟だ。
白い「バニラちゃん」と茶色の「あおいちゃん」は、昨年４月開店の「アルパカふれあいランド」のアイドル。人通りの少ない時間に日光浴も兼ね１時間ほど近所を歩いている。
「一緒に散歩を体験できるコースも始めました。最初は『朝早いからどうかな』と心配していたんですが、一番人気なんですよ」と井手真哉店長（３０）。
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