Location | Lake Toya Town, Hokkaido |
Age of the Ruins | Approximately 1,800 B.C. (Historical Site Age: Approximately 3,500 B.C. to Approximately 800 B.C.) |
Designated Historical Site | May 13, 1988 |
Archaeological Site Information
Location | Irie, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 049-5603, Japan |
Guided Tours | Available *Advance reservation required (Contact: Irie Takasago Museum) |
Visiting Hours | Opening hours of the Shell Layer Exhibition Facility: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Parking | None |
Access to the Archaeological Site
From Toyako Station (JR Muroran Main Line)
Approximately 15 minutes on foot
From Abuta Toyako IC (Do-O Expressway)
Approximately 10 minutes by car
From Irie Takasago Museum
Approximately 5 minutes on foot
From Takasago Burial Site
Approximately 10 minutes on foot
Visitor Information Center Details
Name | Irie Takasago Museum |
Address | 44 Takasago-cho, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 049-5605, Japan |
Phone | 0142-76-5802 |
Official Website | https://irie-takasago.net/ |
Parking | Available (33 regular car spaces, 7 large bus spaces, free of charge) |
Admission Fee | Free |
Opening Hours | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Closed | Mondays (if it falls on a public holiday, closed on the following day), the day after a public holiday, year-end and New Year holidays (December 30th to January 5th) |
Facilities | Participatory programs, Wi-Fi, Wheelchair rental |
Access to the Visitor Information Center
From Toyako Station (JR Muroran Main Line)
Approximately 15 minutes on foot
From Abuta Toyako IC (Do-O Expressway)
Approximately 10 minutes by car
From Irie Site
Approximately 5 minutes on foot
From Takasago Burial Site
Approximately 10 minutes on foot