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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026November 2026 edition
AI Hotel Landscape
How leading AI assistants recommend hotels: 616 prompts across 56 destinations, a monthly edition checked before it is published.
Data is directional. Some prompts retry due to upstream variance, so absolute counts can shift ±5% between editions.
Luxury hotel SOWAKA
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 26 weeks.
Latest edition
7
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
13
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
latest edition
Total links
181
all time
Location
480 Kiyoichō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0821, Japan
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Luxury hotel SOWAKA at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Gion, Kyoto”Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs25 weeks59 quotes
“best hotels in Gion, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs25 weeks59 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“An exceptional luxury luxury retreat blending traditional machiya architecture with modern comfort right in the heart of Gion.”
Gemini · 10-19
“This luxurious luxury retreat pairs historic machiya architecture with modern elegance right in the heart of Gion.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A beautifully restored traditional Kyoto townhouse near Yasaka Shrine, ideal for travelers wanting a memorable luxury Kyoto experience.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A beautifully restored traditional-style boutique property in the Yasaka area that captures old Kyoto character.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“An exquisite luxury ryokan-style hotel blending historic machiya architecture with modern comfort right in the heart of Gion.”
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“Sowaka provides an exquisite luxury experience blending historic heritage buildings with modern design in the heart of Gion.”
“boutique hotels in Gion, Kyoto”Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs26 weeks77 quotes
“boutique hotels in Gion, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs26 weeks77 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“An exquisite luxury boutique hotel blending historic Sukiya-style architecture with contemporary comfort right in the heart of Gion.”
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“A masterfully restored 100-year-old historic property combining traditional Sukiya-style architecture with refined modern boutique luxury.”
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Beautifully restored traditional Kyoto architecture combined with contemporary luxury and intimate gardens.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A beautifully restored traditional Kyoto property with refined comforts, well suited to a special occasion or romantic trip.”
Gemini · 10-19
“SOWAKA is a luxury boutique property blending historic traditional machiya architecture with modern comfort right in the heart of Gion.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A beautifully restored historic luxury property with traditional Kyoto aesthetics, ideal for a romantic boutique stay in Gion.”
“best hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs15 weeks17 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs15 weeks17 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“A meticulously restored 110-year-old traditional Sukiya-style estate offering quiet luxury and hyper-seasonal kaiseki cuisine away from hotel chain monotony.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A small boutique property in Gion blending traditional townhouse architecture with contemporary comforts.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A small boutique property in the Gion area blending traditional townhouse architecture with modern comfort.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A small ryokan-inspired luxury hotel in Gion that combines traditional Kyoto character with modern comforts.”
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“An exquisite luxury boutique ryokan nestled in the heart of Gion, offering traditional aesthetics paired with exceptional modern comfort.”
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“A premier luxury hotel combining historic traditional architecture with modern amenities near Yasaka Shrine.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs23 weeks34 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs23 weeks34 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“A beautifully restored traditional Kyoto property with romantic courtyards and a warm, intimate atmosphere near Gion.”
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“Housed in a meticulously restored historic ryotei, Sowaka offers couples an intimate sanctuary featuring traditional gardens and serene cypress wood soaking tubs.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A small boutique hotel with traditional character in Gion and Yasaka, ideal for couples wanting to feel immersed in Kyoto.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“An intimate boutique stay in the Gion/Yasaka area combining traditional Kyoto character with contemporary comfort for couples.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A small, elegant Gion hotel with individually designed rooms, a tranquil courtyard, and a strong blend of traditional and modern Japanese aesthetics.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“An intimate luxury hideaway in Gion blending historic machiya architecture with ultra-chic modern design and tranquil cypress soaking tubs.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Its intimate luxury setting in Gion combines traditional Kyoto atmosphere with modern comforts for a memorable solo splurge.”
ChatGPT · 09-14
“Its intimate Gion setting, individually designed rooms, and tranquil atmosphere provide a luxurious traditional-K yoto experience.”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“A refined, intimate hotel in Gion with traditional architecture, gardens, and a quintessential Kyoto atmosphere.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Luxury traditional-modern fusion hotel ideal for a serene solo Kyoto experience.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“An elegant luxury stay for solo travelers wanting a serene traditional Kyoto setting near historic temples.”
“luxury hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“luxury hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Perplexity · 08-24
“Genteel luxury ryokan-style experience blending Kyoto tradition with contemporary comfort.”
Perplexity · 08-17
“Luxurious traditional Kyoto ryokan-style experience with modern comforts”
PER-AI MENTIONS
Mentions per AI assistant, by edition
One line per AI. Each point is the number of times the assistant named this property across the 11 prompt templates for its city, that week.
ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode
Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026
| Week | ChatGPT | Gemini | Perplexity | Grok | Copilot | Google AI Mode | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 7 |
| October 19, 2026 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| October 12, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| September 28, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| September 21, 2026 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 |
| September 14, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| September 7, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| August 31, 2026 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| August 24, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| August 17, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 |
| August 10, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 7 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 |
| July 20, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| July 13, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 7 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
| June 22, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 |
| June 15, 2026 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 9 |
| June 8, 2026 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| June 1, 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 7 |
| May 25, 2026 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 9 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 6 |
| May 4, 2026 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 6 | 13 |
LINK MIX
Where AIs send users for this hotel
When the AI links the hotel, where does it point — the hotel's own site (direct), an OTA like Booking.com, a chain page like Marriott.com, or something else?
All time (181 links)
Direct 92%OTA 7%Google Travel 1%Other 1%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20264 links / 7 mentions
October 19, 20263 links / 6 mentions
October 12, 20264 links / 4 mentions
October 5, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 28, 20265 links / 5 mentions
September 21, 20267 links / 7 mentions
September 14, 20267 links / 7 mentions
September 7, 20266 links / 6 mentions
August 31, 202612 links / 12 mentions
August 24, 202612 links / 12 mentions
August 17, 20267 links / 7 mentions
August 10, 20267 links / 7 mentions
August 3, 20266 links / 6 mentions
July 27, 20265 links / 5 mentions
July 20, 20269 links / 9 mentions
July 13, 20267 links / 7 mentions
July 6, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 29, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 22, 20266 links / 6 mentions
June 15, 20269 links / 9 mentions
June 8, 20269 links / 9 mentions
June 1, 20267 links / 7 mentions
May 25, 20269 links / 9 mentions
May 18, 202611 links / 11 mentions
May 11, 20266 links / 6 mentions
May 4, 202613 links / 13 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other