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Vanguard Backpackers

Homestay

緑区小原369-2

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
8 mentions

Very friendly host and beautiful surroundings

The place was very beautiful and the host Kai was very kind

Great location
7 mentions

Beautiful location and lovely host

The hostel is in a beautiful and quiet area, with good walks nearby

Comfortable rooms
5 mentions

Beautiful and very comfortable room: we slept really well

Beautiful room in japanese style

Clean rooms
2 mentions

The place itself was very clean and comfortable

Clean bunk beds w shelves to place your stuff and charge electronics

Breakfast available
1 mentions

Volunteers there at the property made great scramble eggs for me for breakfast, …

Overview

Offering a garden and garden view, Vanguard Backpackers is located in Sagamihara, 8.1 km from Mount Takao and 30 km from Sanrio Puroland. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The accommodation provides a fitness room, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. At the homestay, the units have a outdoor furniture. There is also a toaster, stovetop and a kettle. At the homestay, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests can stay active with the fitness classes held on site. The area is popular for cycling and fishing, and bike hire is available at this 1-star homestay. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go hiking nearby. Fuchu Park is 41 km from the homestay, while Fuchu Art Museum is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 79 km from Vanguard Backpackers.

Traveller reviews

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Tahli

solo_traveller

November 2, 2025

10

Beautiful location and lovely host

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Paul and Camilla

couple

October 7, 2025

9

Beautiful and very comfortable room: we slept really well. The hostel is in a beautiful and quiet area, with good walks nearby. Kai was a very kind and welcoming host. Very recommended!

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Kai Jian

solo_traveller

November 17, 2024

10

Absolute an unforgettable experience staying in this house accommodation. Kai is a legend which gave us a morning workou

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Lina

solo_traveller

November 15, 2024

10

calm, peaceful and very lovely host with a welcoming and supportive attitude <3

It was in the middle of nature! This was absolutely beautiful and you can start your hiking trail in a gorgeous place. The house is very cozy and there is even an outdoor gym! The place is also directly at a river, where you can hang in a hammock :) this is so great!

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QING

solo_traveller

November 9, 2024

10

It’s really an extraordinary memory to me.looking forward to seeing u,Kai.

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Shane

solo_traveller

November 7, 2024

10

The only place you need to explore Jimba and Sagamiko.

Everything was incredible at this little haven near Jimba San! The place itself was very clean and comfortable. The location is not too far from Sagamiko station and quite close to a Jimba San trailhead. There was some free coffee/tea and snacks available for purchase. Kai really made the stay feel incredibly comfortable, whether it was with directions, hiking advice or a workout (awesome outdoor gym!). There was a small room to do some work or read in. Can't express enough how pleasant of an experience it was.

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Joël

solo_traveller

October 13, 2024

10

A beautiful and relaxed place to stay.

Kai’s accommodation is wonderfully situated in nature. The furnishings are simple yet beautiful, and I would have loved to stay longer. Additionally, Kai is an excellent cook! It’s a very special and lovely place to stay. I’m glad I found it at the last minute.

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István

solo_traveller

May 2, 2024

10

Very friendly host and beautiful surroundings. I used it as a last stop of the Tokai Nature Trail but will soon return because of how welcoming the place was. Definitely recommend!

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Arailym

solo_traveller

April 3, 2024

10

it feels like you are came to you old friend’s place!

What I liked most was the location (in the forest, near a river, you can enjoy nature in silence) and of course the owner, who tries to give the best to his guests. it feels like this is your old friend!

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Sumit

extended_group

November 17, 2023

9

Perfect place to chill in the woods!!

The place was very beautiful and the host Kai was very kind. The place is all surrounded by forest and there is beautiful water stream flowing, in which you can swim unless it is not winter lol. You can cook your own food in common kitchen or ask Kai to arrange the BBQ. Highly recomended place to escape into nature and have lovely time in the woods.

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Guest

extended_group

July 23, 2023

10

Beautiful life

A place where you can hear about Kai's travels and meet people from different countries. You can also experience river sauna and boxing. It was great to be able to barbecue in the nature!

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Kay

solo_traveller

July 14, 2023

10

Incredible value at this backpacker hostel in a quiet location

Clean bunk beds w shelves to place your stuff and charge electronics. Owner Kai is friendly and knowledgeable about the region. Great place to stay if you are hiking in the area.

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Tjebbe

solo_traveller

June 19, 2023

10

-The owner Kai is very kind and can tell you about places all around Japan and the world. He's changed my trip for the better! -I also had a chance to talk to the locals and do some sports with them which was very fun. -Kai is very quick to integrate any advice you give him. I really liked that about him, thanks Kai! -The place is close to Tokyo ~1hour and at the same time in the middle of near magical unspoilt nature. Also close to Mt Takao

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Randal

solo_traveller

November 27, 2022

10

Relaxing, peaceful and welcoming, perfect recharge

The training in the morning with Kai, and the location in the mountains was awesome! It’s a beautiful place to rest and recharge and the sauna and river cool off was amazing. Kai is a very attentive host but gives you plenty of space at the same time. I had a bbq and asked if he would like to join me which he did and we had a great night! Unfortunately he didn’t forget training in the morning 😂😁 What a great guy.

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Johan

solo_traveller

November 13, 2022

9

Relaxing in the forest

Close to nature and a very relaxing place to stay. Close to good hiking trails including Mt Takao. Beautiful room in japanese style. Kai was very welcoming and helpful.

M

Marina

solo_traveller

October 24, 2022

9

Very nice getaway from the city

I really enjoyed personal boxing training with Kai-san, and he was very nice, showed me the route from the place to Takao-san, which few people know, so even though it was a weekend, it wasn’t crowded at all. Volunteers there at the property made great scramble eggs for me for breakfast, I was so happy :)

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Kara Burge Smith

family_with_children

September 29, 2021

10

This is a quaint, quiet and friendly place to enjoy and relax!!! There are many options and Kai is happy to show you all of your options!!! There are many things to do nearby and he is happy to accomodate you in any way you need!!

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Cycling, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Hiking, Fitness, Fitness classes, Personal trainer, Walking tours

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Breakfast options

General

WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, BBQ facilities, Garden

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Accessible parking

Safety & security

Key access, Smoke alarms

Services

Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Shuttle service (additional charge)

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

This twin room has a shared bathroom, tatami, a dining area as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit has 2 futons.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Japanese-Style Quadruple Room

Among the room amenities are tatami, a dining area, an electric kettle as well as an outdoor dining area and garden views. The unit has 4 futons.

Max 4 guests 20 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 10:35 AM

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