Identification information for identifying IC tags are recorded in association with time information expressing time (timing) at which access using a first antenna is gained, for example, time from when antennas are switched to when the access is gained and position information representing positions of the antenna with respect to a moving direction of the IC tags, identification information is selected on the basis of time for switching to a second antenna arranged on a downstream side of a first antenna, the recorded time information, a position of the second antenna, and the recorded position information, and the IC tags are accessed by using the second antenna on the basis of the selected identification information. When the IC tags are accessed by the plurality of antennas arranged along the moving path of the IC tags, failure of access can be prevented, and overall efficiency can be improved.