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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026Week of 2026-10-12
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.
MIMARU KYOTO STATION
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 12, 2026. Tracked for 19 weeks.
Latest edition
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
5
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
47
all time
Location
15-1 Higashikujō Higashisannōchō, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8004, Japan
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to MIMARU KYOTO STATION at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs23 weeks51 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs23 weeks51 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Provides large rooms around 55 m² with kitchen facilities for families of up to 6 near Kyoto Station.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Apartment-style rooms with kitchens and family-friendly bed configurations near Kyoto Station.”
Gemini · 10-12
“Provides apartment-style accommodations close to Kyoto Station, making it exceptionally convenient for traveling families.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Its two-minute walk from Kyoto Station and spacious family apartments make transportation and day trips especially easy.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Offers apartment-style accommodations with spacious rooms ideal for families traveling together.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Large serviced-apartment-style rooms that can accommodate families and groups while staying close to Kyoto Station.”
“affordable hotels in Kyoto under $200”Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs5 weeks6 quotes
“affordable hotels in Kyoto under $200”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs5 weeks6 quotes
Copilot · 09-07
“Highly rated boutique hotel near Kyoto Station with affordable rates at $105.”
ChatGPT · 08-10
“It is a convenient budget-friendly choice directly by Kyoto Station.”
Gemini · 08-10
“This modern, affordable hotel sits directly across from Kyoto Station, offering seamless transit access well under the $200 budget.”
Google AI Mode · 07-06
“Located right next to Kyoto Station, offering reliable, clean, and budget-friendly accommodation.”
Perplexity · 06-29
“Budget-friendly with convenient access to Kyoto Station for easy transit.”
Gemini · 05-04
“Perfect for small groups or families, these apartment-style hotels offer full kitchens and extra space just steps from the main transit hub.”
“hotels near Fushimi Inari, Kyoto”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs2 weeks3 quotes
“hotels near Fushimi Inari, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs2 weeks3 quotes
Perplexity · 06-22
“Family-friendly option with ample space and modern amenities, convenient for access to major sights including Fushimi Inari.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“Situated right across from the station offering excellent accessibility to Fushimi Inari”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Excellent Kyoto Station location with fast train access to Fushimi Inari and modern comfortable rooms.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“Provides direct train station access and contemporary amenities tailored for efficient business stays.”
Gemini · 09-21
“Provides direct train station access and contemporary rooms, making it an efficient choice for professionals on a tight travel schedule.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“Conveniently located opposite Kyoto Station, this modern hotel offers reliable comfort and easy access to public transport for exploring the city alone.”
Google AI Mode · 06-15
“A minimalist, stylish capsule hotel directly at Kyoto Station offering the ultimate budget-friendly, efficient, and clean stay for travelers on the go Nine Hours Kyoto Station”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| September 28, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| September 21, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| August 31, 2026 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 10, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| June 15, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
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 70%OTA 17%Google Travel 9%Other 4%
Week-by-week
October 12, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 28, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 21, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 7, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 31, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 17, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 10, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 27, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 20, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 13, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 6, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 29, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 22, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 15, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 1, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 25, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 18, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 11, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 4, 20261 links / 1 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other