About Us
Introduction
The Gifu Prefecture Onsen Association was established in March 1994 with the aim of promoting the protection and proper development and use of hot spring resources, conducting surveys, research, and information collection related to hot springs, improving the environment of hot spring areas, and fostering friendship among members. Since then, we have continued our activities.
The association consists of regular members, special members, and supporting members, with a total membership of about 250 people (as of January 2026).
In Gifu Prefecture, in addition to well-known hot spring areas such as Gero Onsen and Okuhida Onsenkyo (Hirayu, Fukuji, Shin-Hirayu, Tochio, Shin-Hotaka Onsen), there are also radon hot springs scattered throughout the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture. Furthermore, there are many hot springs (areas) such as Osakacho Onsenkyo (Yuja, Shimojima, Nigori Onsen), which is designated as a national recreation hot spring area, and Shirakawago Hirase Onsen.
As a platform for disseminating information about the hot springs of Gifu Prefecture, our association has established this website. We will continue to provide various information to help you learn about the charm of Gifu Prefecture's hot springs, and we look forward to welcoming everyone from across the country to the hot springs of Gifu Prefecture.
Gifu Prefecture Onsen Association
President Yasuhiro Taki
Association's Activities
- Research and dissemination of information related to the protection of hot springs
- Research and dissemination of information related to the proper and effective use of hot springs
- Coordination and cooperation with government and related organizations regarding hot springs
- Holding lectures and workshops related to hot spring businesses
- Projects to promote the improvement of the environment of hot spring areas
- Other projects deemed necessary to achieve the objectives
Association's Officers (as of July 2026)
| Position | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| President | Yasuhiro Taki | President of Suimeikan |
| Vice President | Yasuki Wakayama | Director of Gifu City Gifu Charm Creation Promotion Department |
| Vice President | Yukihiko Kawahara | Director of Hida Takayama Promotion Strategy Department, Takayama City |
| Director | Yasuhiro Yamauchi | Manager of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Water Supply Division, Gifu Prefecture Health and Welfare Department |
| Director | Koichi Osawa | Manager of Environmental Management Division, Gifu Prefecture Environment, Energy and Living Affairs Department |
| Director | Yoshitaka Ose | Chairman of Okuhida Onsenkyo Source Owners Cooperative |
| Director | Keisuke Okimoto | Chairman of Okuhida Onsenkyo Tourism Association |
| Director | Koichi Mitsuoka | Director of Ena City Commerce and Tourism Department |
| Director | Yoshihiro Tashiro | Director of Gujo City Industry and Tourism Department |
| Director | Kanji Imai | Director of Gero City Tourism, Culture and Sports Department |
| Director | Tomomi Iiyama | Vice Director of Hida Takayama Ryokan Hotel Cooperative Women's Department |
| Director | Hajime Nakamura | Chairman of Takimotokan Yukinosato |
| Auditor | Yohei Nagase | Executive Director of Nagaragawa Onsen Ryokan Cooperative |
| Auditor | Noboru Hishida | Director of Kaizu City Industry and Economy Department |