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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated August 31, 2026
AI Hotel Landscape
How leading AI assistants recommend hotels — 616 prompts across 56 destinations, refreshed every Monday.
Data is directional. Some prompts retry due to upstream variance, so absolute counts can shift ±5% week to week.
HOSHINOYA Kyoto
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of August 31, 2026. Tracked for 14 weeks.
This week
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
7
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
this week
Total links
47
all time
Location
11-2 Arashiyama Genrokuzanchō, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-0007, Japan
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to HOSHINOYA Kyoto at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs10 weeks16 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs10 weeks16 quotes
Gemini · 08-31
“Couples can experience an ultra-romantic luxury ryokan accessible via a private boat ride along the Oi River, offering secluded pavilions with stunning seasonal gorge views.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“Its secluded riverside setting, traditional Japanese aesthetic, and peaceful Arashiyama atmosphere make it an excellent romantic escape.”
ChatGPT · 06-22
“A secluded riverside luxury ryokan accessible by boat, offering unmatched privacy and nature-focused romance for couples.”
Copilot · 06-22
“A secluded riverside retreat accessible only by boat, offering one of Kyoto’s most romantic luxury experiences.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“An exclusive riverside retreat accessible by boat, offering ultimate privacy and serene Arashiyama views for couples.”
Google AI Mode · 06-15
“Offers a secluded and romantic riverside escape accessible only by boat, perfect for couples seeking privacy.”
“luxury hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs11 weeks14 quotes
“luxury hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs11 weeks14 quotes
Gemini · 08-17
“A secluded riverside sanctuary accessible only by private boat, offering profound immersion in Arashiyama's majestic nature.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“Exclusive riverside retreat in Arashiyama reached by boat for a uniquely tranquil experience.”
Copilot · 06-29
“A secluded riverside ryokan accessible only by boat, offering a true luxury escape.”
Copilot · 06-22
“A secluded luxury ryokan accessible by boat, ideal for a tranquil, immersive Kyoto stay.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“A tranquil riverside retreat in Arashiyama accessible by boat.”
Copilot · 06-08
“A secluded luxury ryokan accessible by boat, offering an immersive traditional Kyoto experience.”
“best hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs12 weeks17 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs12 weeks17 quotes
Gemini · 08-24
“An exclusive riverside ryokan retreat accessible by boat offering a tranquil escape in scenic Arashiyama.”
Gemini · 08-17
“An exclusive riverside luxury ryokan nestled in the scenic Arashiyama mountains, accessible via a private boat ride along the river.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“Secluded luxury riverside retreat in Arashiyama accessed by boat for a peaceful escape.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“Exclusive riverside retreat accessible by boat, offering a peaceful luxury escape.”
Copilot · 07-13
“A serene riverside retreat accessible by boat, offering an immersive cultural experience.”
Gemini · 07-13
“Accessible only by a scenic boat ride along the Oi River, this riverside sanctuary beautifully recreates the elegant ryokan escape favored by Kyoto's ancient aristocracy.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 06-01
“High-end, secluded ryokan perfect for reflection and relaxing alone in luxury.”
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Luxury ryokan offering private pools in some rooms that provide a rooftop-like experience.”
PER-AI MENTIONS
Weekly mentions per AI assistant
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
| Week | ChatGPT | Gemini | Perplexity | Grok | Copilot | Google AI Mode | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 24, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 13, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| June 22, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| June 15, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 |
| June 1, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 6 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| May 18, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| May 11, 2026 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| May 4, 2026 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 |
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 (47 links)
Direct 100%
Week-by-week
August 31, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 24, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 17, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 13, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 6, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 29, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 22, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 15, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 8, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 1, 20266 links / 6 mentions
May 25, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 18, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 11, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 4, 20267 links / 7 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other