Gero Trip Overview
Gohei-mochi is a local cuisine that comes to the Chubu region such as Nagano and Gifu prefectures. It became famous by being featured in the NHK morning TV series “Half Blue” in 2018. In Gifu Prefecture, it was transmitted to the Hida and Tono regions. The shape and sauce varies depending on the region, and the Hida region is “waraji-shape(oval)” and “egoma（sesame）sauce” is the mainstream. It is said that the boiled rice is crushed and skewered, and then painted with egoma sauce and charcoal-grilled. It was dedicated to festivals and celebrations during the Edo period.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour
Starts: Gero, Japan
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Cooking Classes
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What to Expect When Visiting Gero, Gifu, Japan
Gohei-mochi is a local cuisine that comes to the Chubu region such as Nagano and Gifu prefectures. It became famous by being featured in the NHK morning TV series “Half Blue” in 2018. In Gifu Prefecture, it was transmitted to the Hida and Tono regions. The shape and sauce varies depending on the region, and the Hida region is “waraji-shape(oval)” and “egoma（sesame）sauce” is the mainstream. It is said that the boiled rice is crushed and skewered, and then painted with egoma sauce and charcoal-grilled. It was dedicated to festivals and celebrations during the Edo period.
Gohei-mochi making experience, you can learn from local mothers and experience together from crushing boiled rice with crickets
You can enjoy two kinds of flavors, Sesame Seeds(Egoma) and Miso Sauce.
Charcoal-grilled Gohei-mochi in the hearth is appetizing
I’m excited to see the good burnt eyes on it I can’t wait to eat freshly made food
The freshly made Gohei-mochi handmade by yourself is hot and delicious.
Please enjoy the taste of Hida
Sesame Seeds(Egoma) used in sauce contains a lot of essential fatty acids (α-linolenic acid) essential for the human body and is said to be good for your health.
Stop At:
• Fishing Center Mizube no Yakata, 1508-1 Mazenishimura, Gero 509-2615 Gifu Prefecture
Sample Menu
• Gohei
