| Location | Date City, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Age of the Ruins | Around 5,000 B.C. to Around 3,500 B.C. (Historical Site Age: Around 5,000 B.C. to Around 2,000 B.C.) |
| Designated Historical Site | December 25, 1987 |
Archaeological Site Information
| Location | Kitakogane-cho, Date City, Hokkaido 059-0272, Japan |
| Guided Tours | Available Volunteer guides (about 45 to 60 minutes, in Japanese): ・Individuals, groups (up to 15 people): Guide fee of 500 yen, reservation required at least 2 weeks in advance ・Groups (16 or more people): Guide fee of 1,000 yen, reservation required at least 2 weeks in advance |
| Visiting Hours | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM *Open Period: April 1st to November 30th |
| Parking | Available (80 regular car spaces, 3 spaces for people with disabilities, 10 large bus spaces, free of charge) |
Access to the Archaeological Site
From Kogane Station (JR Muroran Main Line)
Approximately 2 minutes by car
Take the Donan Bus bound for Date Ekimae, or Toyako Onsen, and get off at Kitakogane Kaizuka Koen-mae (approximately 5 minutes).
From Date Monbetsu Station (JR Muroran Main Line)
Approximately 20 minutes by car
Take the Donan Bus bound for Muroran Port, and get off at Kitakogane Kaizuka Koen-mae (approximately 20 minutes).
From Muroran IC (Do-O Expressway)
Approximately 10 minutes by car
From Date IC (Do-O Expressway)
Approximately 15 minutes by car
Visitor Information Center Details
| Name | Kitakogane Site Information Center |
| Address | 75 Kitakogane-cho, Date City, Hokkaido 059-0272, Japan |
| Phone | 0142-24-2122 |
| Official Website | https://www.city.date.hokkaido.jp/funkawan/detail/00003112.html |
| Parking | Available (80 regular car spaces, 3 spaces for people with disabilities, 10 large bus spaces, free of charge) |
| Admission Fee | Free |
| Opening Hours | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Closed | From December 1st to March 31st |
| Facilities | Participatory programs, Merchandise sales, Wi-Fi, Wheelchair rental, Baby seats (inside the multi-purpose restroom in the parking area) |
Access to the Visitor Information Center
From Kogane Station (JR Muroran Main Line)
Approximately 2 minutes by car
Take the Donan Bus bound for Date Ekimae, or Toyako Onsen, and get off at Kitakogane Kaizuka Koen-mae (approximately 5 minutes).
From Date Monbetsu Station (JR Muroran Main Line)
Approximately 20 minutes by car
Take the Donan Bus bound for Muroran Port, and get off at Kitakogane Kaizuka Koen-mae (approximately 20 minutes).
From Muroran IC (Do-O Expressway)
Approximately 10 minutes by car
From Date IC (Do-O Expressway)
Approximately 15 minutes by car