Bar Xeno
バー ゼノ
Bars in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Nonepublic phone or online booking
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999
Tabelog has no rating for Bar Xeno yet. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide. It lists no phone number and no online booking; 5 of the 14 bars in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Bars in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ristorante t.v.b | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Tsuneo | #5 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Asakura | — | ¥15,000 | ¥6,000 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Bar Xeno | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Ichiume | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sofa seating, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Bar Xeno
- Bar Xeno publishes no phone number and lists no online booking service, which usually means its seats go to regulars and their guests. A concierge at a luxury hotel is the best chance of a table.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Can't get a table? Bars nearby you can book online
Ristorante t.v.bGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.65
BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE KyotoPontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.74
GermoglioKyoto Station Area, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.33
Les ConfluentsPontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.05
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | Charge 2000 Tax 20% |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
- ■Business hours
- 10:00 - Last
- ■Closed on
- Not fixed
- Hours and closed days may change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Seats and rooms
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Smoking allowed The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Karaoke, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
Getting there
2 min walk (160 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 5 min · Sanjo: 9 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 70 m.
- Turn right onto Yamato-ohji and walk 70 m.
Bar Xeno is on your left.
On your left
Look for
バー ゼノ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
バー ゼノ京都府京都市東山区大和大路四条下ル大和町12 わたぢビル 4F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 12 Yamatooji 2-chome Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0933 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 2 minutes walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 500 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Bar Xeno cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Charge 2000 Tax 20%) may be extra; payment is cash only.
What is the nearest station to Bar Xeno?
Gion-shijo Station, about 2 minutes on foot (160 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 6 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.