Yuuka Tsuru
Ginza Karin Honten Hostess
Profile
Born in 1997 in Tokyo, Yuuka Tsuru studied Japanese cuisine for two years at a culinary school before joining Tokyo Kitcho at the Imperial Hotel. She was deeply inspired by the profound synergy between food and sake, leading her to earn the SAKE DIPLOMA in 2022. Currently, she serves as the proprietress of Ginza Karin, a small Japanese restaurant specializing in obanzai (traditional Kyoto-style dishes), where she offers a curated selection of sake from across Japan paired with seasonal dishes. At just 27 years old, she has taken on the role of hostess and is dedicated to creating exceptional sake pairings.
Reviews
Lush, ripe fruit aromas reminiscent of baked apple, pineapple, pear, and white grape honey lead the nose, layered with powdery rice flour, white flower petals, gentle wasanbon sweetness, and a faint citrus outline suggesting yuzu pith. Exceptionally smooth on the palate, rounded sweetness is supported by expansive acidity and delicate minerality, finishing dry yet long with lingering mature fruit tones.
投稿日: 2026年02月06日
A restrained opening reveals crisp aromas of green apple flesh, pear, and sudachi peel, followed by white lily, lightly roasted herbal tea, and aloe-like acidity, with grain notes emerging beneath. Finely textured on the palate, light sweetness is supported by bright acidity and subtle minerality, creating a refined, pure, and quietly elegant profile.
投稿日: 2026年02月06日
An intensely dense aromatic profile featuring fully ripe apricot, dried pineapple, and concentrated stone fruit, layered with dried shiitake, roasted almond, mirin, and burnt caramel nuances. The palate is viscous and rich, spreading refined sweetness reminiscent of maple syrup and wasanbon, with oak-derived bitterness and subtle white grape skin tannin tightening the finish. Long, lingering notes of bitter caramel and mature fruit define this classic, full-bodied Kijoshu style.
投稿日: 2026年02月06日
Fresh and vibrant on the nose, with Japanese pear, muscat grape, and green apple peel layered with a light lactic nuance reminiscent of aloe yogurt. Fine effervescence tingles on the tongue, while linear acidity akin to white grapefruit pith drives the palate, followed by expanding rice umami and a gentle melon sweetness, finishing dry and refreshingly crisp.
投稿日: 2026年02月06日
Fragrances of honeyed apple, pear, and white peach overlay soft floral tones of white flower and chamomile. Underneath lie steamed rice and mochi notes with touches of honey, yogurt, and faint minerality. Smooth sweetness is supported by fresh acidity, giving tension and purity.
投稿日: 2025年11月21日
Depth and layers of ripe honeyed apple, banana, and dried apricot aromas mingle with steamed bread, rice dumpling, walnut, and roasted almond notes. Hints of lactic aloe yogurt and earthy minerality add volume and shadow. Firm acidity cuts through the sweet fruit and rice umami, lending precision and structure.
投稿日: 2025年11月21日
Soft fruit aromas of ripe melon and banana accented by fresh lactic nuances of aloe yogurt. Sea-breeze minerality and hints of steamed rice bring freshness and delicacy. A creamy, refined junmai ginjo that beautifully complements oysters and shellfish.
投稿日: 2025年11月21日
Soft fruit aromas of melon, white peach, and white grape mingle with refreshing notes of lychee, grapefruit peel, and tender mochi rice. The palate reveals a lively core of acidity and spreading umami, accented by light bitterness and minerality that carry into a structured dry finish.
投稿日: 2025年11月21日
Opens with bright grapefruit followed by vanilla, caramel, roasted nuts, steamed barley, freshly baked bread, and toasted almonds. White pepper and orange peel emerge underneath, balancing sweetness and freshness in a matured yet clean profile.
投稿日: 2025年11月21日
Dominated by deep roasted aromas of burnt barley, toasted nuts, dark chocolate, and coffee beans. Hints of caramel, brown sugar, and toasted grain add complexity. Gentle sweetness and roasted bitterness unite to form a thick umami on the tongue, with barley’s subtle bitterness and minerality lingering in a slow-fading, layered finish.
投稿日: 2025年11月21日