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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.

The Shinmonzen

How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 23 weeks.

Latest edition
6
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
10
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
latest edition
Total links
109
all time
Location
235 Nishinochō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0088, Japan
PROMPTS

Where this hotel showed up

Each prompt below resolved to The Shinmonzen at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.

“boutique hotels in Gion, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs23 weeks41 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Ultra-exclusive luxury boutique with exceptional architecture and riverside views along the Shirakawa Canal in Gion.”
Gemini · 11-02
“A sophisticated design-forward boutique hotel overlooking the Shirakawa canal featuring minimalist Japanese-inspired aesthetics.”
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“An ultra-exclusive luxury boutique hotel nestled along the Shirakawa River in the heart of Gion, blending contemporary art with traditional timber architecture.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“An exclusive nine-suite hotel along the Shirakawa canal with curated art and contemporary architecture, offering privacy and personalized service.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“An ultra-intimate luxury boutique hotel designed by Tadao Ando along the peaceful Shirakawa River in Gion.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“An exclusive riverside ultra-luxury boutique hotel with contemporary Japanese design and discreet personal service in Shirakawa, Gion.”
“best hotels in Gion, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs20 weeks35 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“An intimate nine-suite riverside hotel with contemporary architecture and personalized service, suited to special occasions.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“An intimate nine-suite ultra-luxury hotel beside the Shirakawa canal, well suited to honeymoons and milestone trips.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“An ultra-exclusive design-forward riverside boutique property offering serene views of the Shirakawa River.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A nine-suite luxury boutique hotel directly in Gion's Shirakawa area, offering an intimate Kyoto experience.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“An exquisite luxury boutique hotel designed by Tadao Ando offering serene river views right in the heart of Gion.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“An exquisite luxury boutique hotel beautifully positioned right along the peaceful Shirakawa River in the heart of Gion.”
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs12 weeks18 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“Designed by Tadao Ando, this ultra-exclusive boutique masterpiece seamlessly integrates modern architecture with traditional machiya style in the heart of Gion.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“This intimate boutique hotel in Gion Shirakawa combines contemporary architecture with traditional Kyoto aesthetics.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“An exquisite luxury boutique retreat designed by Tadao Ando right along Kyoto's peaceful Shirakawa River.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“An intimate nine-suite boutique hotel in Gion offering personalized hospitality and a refined contemporary atmosphere.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“An exquisite luxury boutique hotel tucked in Gion right along the peaceful Shirakawa River.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“This intimate nine-suite boutique hotel combines Gion location, contemporary art and architecture, exceptional service, and a refined dining experience.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs15 weeks17 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“This ultra-exclusive riverside retreat in Gion blends Tadao Ando's architectural elegance with world-class romantic ambiance and private balconies overlooking the canal.”
ChatGPT · 11-02
“An intimate ultra-luxury boutique in Gion with just nine suites, riverside views and exceptional privacy suited to couples.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“An intimate boutique hotel beside the Shirakawa canal in Gion, offering discreet, artistic design for couples.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A nine-suite boutique hotel beside the Shirakawa canal in Gion offering privacy, beautifully appointed suites, and personalized service.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“An intimate nine-suite boutique hotel in Gion Shirakawa offering highly personalized service and a contemporary interpretation of traditional Kyoto hospitality.”
ChatGPT · 09-14
“This nine-suite boutique hotel combines intimate ryokan-inspired hospitality with sophisticated contemporary design in Gion Shirakawa.”
“luxury hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs11 weeks13 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“An intimate nine-suite boutique hotel in Gion offering privacy, design, and personalized hospitality.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A tiny, art-focused luxury boutique hotel in Gion beside the Shirakawa canal for an intimate, exclusive stay.”
ChatGPT · 10-05
“Provides an intimate nine-suite boutique experience in Gion blending contemporary design with traditional Japanese ryokan aesthetics .”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“An intimate boutique luxury hotel in Gion with contemporary art, personalized service, and a riverside setting.”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“A boutique luxury property in Gion offering intimate suites, contemporary art, and a highly personalized Kyoto experience.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“An intimate boutique hotel in Gion offering highly personalized service, contemporary art and design, and a refined traditional Japanese atmosphere.”
“hotels near Fushimi Inari, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Copilot · 07-13
“A boutique hotel in Gion with easy transit connections to Fushimi Inari.”
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.

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ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode

Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026

WeekChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI ModeTotal
November 2, 202621———36
October 19, 20264—————4
October 12, 20264————15
October 5, 20261————12
September 28, 20262—————2
September 21, 20265————27
September 14, 20263————25
September 7, 20262—————2
August 31, 202661———310
August 24, 202641———27
August 17, 20264—————4
August 10, 202651————6
August 3, 202651————6
July 27, 202651——3—9
July 20, 20263—————3
July 13, 202632——1—6
July 6, 202632————5
June 29, 202632————5
June 22, 2026—2————2
June 8, 2026—2————2
May 18, 2026—21———3
May 11, 2026—————22
May 4, 2026—5———38
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