Introduction
The Gifu Prefecture Onsen Association was established in March 1994 with the aim of promoting the protection and proper development and utilization of hot spring resources, conducting surveys, research, and information collection related to hot springs, improving the environment of hot spring areas, and fostering mutual 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 300 (as of July 2022).
In Gifu Prefecture, in addition to well-known hot spring areas such as Gero Onsen and Okuhida Onsenkyo (Hirayu, Fukuji, Shin-Hirayu, Tochio, and Shin-Hotaka Onsen), there are also radon hot springs scattered throughout the Touno region of Gifu Prefecture, as well as many hot spring areas such as Osakacho Onsenkyo (Yuya, Shimojima, and 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, the 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 all over the country to Gifu Prefecture's hot springs.
Gifu Hot Springs Association
President Hitoshi Aochi
Association Activities
(1) Research and dissemination of information on the protection of hot springs
(2) Research and dissemination of information on the proper and effective use of hot springs
(3) Coordination with government agencies and related organizations regarding hot springs
(4) Holding lectures and workshops related to hot spring businesses
(5) Projects to promote the improvement of the environment of hot spring areas
(6) Other projects deemed necessary to achieve the objectives
◇Association Officers (as of July 2022) | ||
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Position | Name | Affiliation |
President | Hitoshi Aochi | President, Ena Gorge Grand Hotel |
Vice President | Naoya Otsuka | Director, Gifu City Promotion Department |
Vice President | Masahiro Shimizu | Director, Hida Takayama Promotion Strategy Department |
Director | Yoshiharu Inami | Director, Gifu Prefecture Health and Welfare Department |
Director | Yoshiko Ido | Director, Gifu Prefecture Environmental Management Department |
Director | Fumio Uchikata | Chairman, Okuhida Onsenkyo Source Owners Cooperative |
Director | Keisuke Okimoto | Chairman, Okuhida Onsenkyo Tourism Association |
Director | Wataru Fujita | Director, Ena City Commerce and Tourism Department |
Director | Toshiyuki Kani | Director, Gujo City Commerce and Tourism Department |
Director | Masahiro Kawai | Director, Gero City Tourism and Commerce Department |
Director | Tomomi Iiyama | Vice Director, Hida Takayama Ryokan Hotel Cooperative Women's Department |
Director | Hajime Nakamura | Chairman, Takimotokan Yukinosato |
Director | Norio Nakajima | President, Hotel Gujo Hachiman |
Director | Yasuhiro Taki | President, Suimeikan |
Auditor | Akira Nagase | Executive Director, Nagaragawa Onsen Ryokan Cooperative |
Auditor | Yasunari Kondo | Director, Kaizu City Health and Welfare Department |