Title: Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6128319&destination=Sagamihara%2C+Kanagawa+Prefecture%2C+Japan&selected=39171002&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel Travelers fuel up at the on-site restaurant before exploring nearby attractions with convenient bike rentals from this welcoming Midori Ward hostel ## Photo gallery for Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel ![Japanese Style Room for 4 People - Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel (Sagamihara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39171100/39171002/5a7502db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Staircase - Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel (Sagamihara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39171100/39171002/e11eb923.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Balcony - Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel (Sagamihara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39171100/39171002/4ce4056b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel (Sagamihara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39171100/39171002/4c4af2ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel (Sagamihara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39171100/39171002/96dfb841.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel in Midori Ward offers amenities like supervised childcare and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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[Visit our Sagamihara travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sagamihara.dx6128319) [View more Hostels in Sagamihara](https://www.expedia.ca/Sagamihara-Hostels.d6128319-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.63245%2C139.20350&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lsZrwsWk8GqnioGoMHMezB5nWZU=) 369-2 Midori-Ku Obara, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0173 ### What's nearby - ![Meiji Memorial Forest Takao Quasi-National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056332/17af27fe-7cfd-4562-982a-933613cc69a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Meiji Memorial Forest Takao Quasi-National Park 12 min drive \- 3.9 km - ![The Buddhist temple on Mount Takao in autumn. It is known as Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji, and most commonly as Yakuo-in. ; Shutterstock ID 702063283; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6233417/1e1379a6-1f36-4ef7-b979-37a0c6c593b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mount Takao 23 min drive \- 7.9 km - ![日米友好祭](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634016013380/669b4fc9-24b9-44d0-b642-f8828c89f74d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Yokota Air Base 46 min drive \- 24.0 km - ![Sanrio Puroland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124989/9850fa50-2bf7-4d26-9163-88d602193c9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sanrio Puroland 57 min drive \- 28.2 km - Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest 10 min drive \- 4.4 km ### Getting around - Kiyotaki Station 25 min drive - Hachioji Takaosanguchi Station 26 min drive - Haneda Airport (HND) 110 min drive ### Restaurants - 権現茶屋 33 min drive - 十一丁目茶屋 31 min drive - やまびこ茶屋 37 min drive - WILD DINING 12 min drive - 清水茶屋 ## 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, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills - Coffee/tea in the lobby and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Vanguard Backpackers - Hostel Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 27, 2021 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。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Na Sep 15, 2019 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 ##### Na Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel Sep 13, 2019 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. ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019