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Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Sagamihara with free parking

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Balcony
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Fridge, microwave, stovetop
Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel in Midori Ward offers amenities like supervised childcare and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests enjoy free WiFi, bike rentals to explore the area, and can relax in the peaceful garden after dining at the on-site restaurant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room for 4 People

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
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About the neighborhood

Midori Ward, a neighborhood in Sagamihara, is home to Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel. Kanagawa Prefectural Sagamiko Exchange Center and Takao 599 Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tokyo Summerland and Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest. Tama Forest Science Garden and Isonuma Milk Farm are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
369-2 Midori-Ku Obara, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0173

What's nearby

  • Lake Sagami - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Mt. Takao Cable Car - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Mount Takao - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Tokyo Summerland - 16 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Aihara Station - 19 min drive
  • Kiyotaki Station - 25 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪手づくり料理のお店 マツキ - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪WILD DINING - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪休屋(やすみや) - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪cafe COCCO + - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪湖龍 - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel near Mount Takao
Consider a stay at Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and supervised childcare. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Shared bathrooms with hydromassage showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, stovetops, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel Sagamihara
Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel located?

Located in Midori Ward, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kanagawa Prefectural Sagamiko Exchange Center, Lake Sagami, and Meiji Memorial Forest Takao Quasi-National Park. Sagami Lake Park and Kobotoke Shiroyama are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

10

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物自体は古いですが、気兼ねなくゆっくりできます。 コンビニなどが近くにないので食料は自分で準備しておきましょう。 アルコールを含む飲料、カップ麺などは、当宿舎で販売されています。レトルト食品やパックライスの販売もあればと思います。(もし、あるのもかかわらず見落としてたらごめんなさい。) オーナーが海外体験豊富で興味深い話を聞かせてもらいました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Na, Yokohama

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
海外スタッフの方が娘に英語を教えてくれました。また元プロボクサーのオーナーさんが、朝30分ほどトレーニングして下さいます。そのまま近くの川に飛び込みたいくらいでしたが、ちょっと冷たいのでやめました。笑
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!

Amazing hospitality and cultured experience! Great for hikers, travelers, explorers and adventurous types of people. A 13 minute walk from a bus stop from Sagamiko station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019