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
Opulent aromas of white peach, pear, and ripe melon. The palate is silky smooth, with gentle sweetness reminiscent of cotton candy and wasanbon sugar, balanced by juicy acidity suggesting Muscat and lychee.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Fresh pear and green apple aromas are layered with white flowers and cotton candy sweetness. The palate is silky smooth, with natural rice sweetness and lively acidity in harmony. A hint of lactic umami adds depth, while the finish is clean, mineral, and lightly bitter, leaving a refined impression of understated elegance.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Fragrant notes of white peach and Muscat grape layered with white flowers and cotton candy sweetness. On the palate, juicy fruitiness flows into a delicate spritz, while bright acidity and subtle bitterness provide lift and balance.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
A refreshing aroma reminiscent of green apple, white flowers, and melon rind, layered with subtle notes of freshly steamed rice and vanilla. The palate is soft, balancing juicy fruit sweetness with gentle acidity. Hints of almond skin and fresh grass appear toward the finish, adding a pleasant bitterness that defines its structure. Elegant and clean, with supple umami and a light, refined character that invites another sip.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Lush aromas of white peach, ripe banana, and melon layered with gentle nuances of steamed chestnut, rice cake, and Japanese sweets. The palate is soft, smooth, and pure, finishing with crisp freshness and a quiet grain imprint—an elegant expression throughout.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Aromas of pomegranate, cranberry, and plum layered with roasted tea and leather. Oak spice of nutmeg and cinnamon adds complexity. Supple, fine tannins reminiscent of pomegranate skin and rosehip balance beautifully with the wine’s lively acidity.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Fresh aromas of Japanese citrus such as sudachi and yuzu, joined by elderflower and jasmine. Notes of white pepper, lemongrass, and a touch of sea breeze minerality. Crisp, refreshing acidity and a clean finish amplify the wine’s freshness.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日