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
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
Pale orange appearance with gentle aromas of orange peel, salted plum, and rosehip tea. The palate shows crisp acidity balanced by soft umami and subtle tannin from the skins. Apricot and honey notes emerge mid-palate, and the interplay of acidity and bitterness lingers pleasantly.
投稿日: 2025年11月21日
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