The popular sweet in Gero Onsen, Gifu! "Gero Pudding" is satisfying in both appearance and taste.

Gero Pudding is a popular pudding specialty store located in the center of Gero Onsen, Gifu Prefecture. Its charming retro storefront blends in with the bustle of the hot spring town, making it a popular spot with tourists lining up to buy it. The smooth pudding, made with carefully selected ingredients, has earned it a reputation and is a hot topic on social media.

Since its opening in 2020, it has become increasingly popular as a snack or souvenir to take home after a hot spring bath, and is now a standard sweet treat for visitors to Gero. Another attraction is its convenient location, just a three-minute walk from Gero Station.

The secret behind Gero Pudding's popularity and its unique features

The appeal of Gero Pudding lies in its smooth, rich texture and carefully selected local ingredients. It is handmade using Hida milk and locally produced eggs, and is additive-free. There are a wide variety of seasonal and regional flavors, so you'll always find something new to try no matter how many times you visit.

Particularly popular are the "Hot Spring Egg Pudding" and "Hojicha Pudding." The original lineup, which makes use of local ingredients, creates a unique flavor that can't be found anywhere else.

Atmosphere and service

The shop has a cute retro coffee shop-like exterior, and there is also an eat-in space inside, where you can enjoy sweets while taking in the atmosphere of a hot spring town. There is an order counter, and a wide variety of products are lined up in the pudding display case.

The customer service is also polite, which is one of the reasons why it is popular with tourists. There are also simple English signs, so it is also suitable for foreign tourists.

Recommended menu and how to enjoy

The most popular item is the classic "Smooth Pudding." The caramel sauce and rich pudding create an exquisite harmony. They also have a wide variety of seasonal limited menu items, allowing you to enjoy flavors unique to each season, such as mango in summer, chestnut in autumn, and matcha in winter.

The cute bottled puddings make a great souvenir, and there are plenty of photo spots both inside and outside the store where you can take great photos for social media. It's also a great place to enjoy a snack while walking around the hot spring town.

Nearby stopover spots

• Gero Onsen Gassho Village:An open-air museum where traditional Hida houses have been relocated and reconstructed. You can also enjoy cultural experiences.
• Shirasagi Shrine:A small shrine known as the guardian deity of Gero Onsen town. Within walking distance.
• Gero Hot Springs Fountain Pond:A free foot bath spot along the Hida River. A great sense of openness.

Gero Pudding is a sweet experience that will add color to your hot spring trip

Gero Pudding is the perfect sweets spot for travelers who want to enjoy both hot springs and gourmet food. Its unique taste, cute appearance, and location in a hot spring town are its charms. Be sure to stop by for a break during sightseeing or to look for souvenirs.