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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated September 21, 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.
Higashiyama Shikikaboku
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of September 21, 2026. Tracked for 16 weeks.
This week
4
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
7
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
this week
Total links
49
all time
Location
85-1 Imakōjichō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0023, Japan
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Higashiyama Shikikaboku 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, US4 of 6 AIs14 weeks19 quotes
“boutique hotels in Gion, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs14 weeks19 quotes
Copilot · 09-21
“A luxury boutique stay blending modern design with traditional Kyoto aesthetics, highly rated for atmosphere.”
Gemini · 09-07
“A luxurious 5-star boutique property delivering an intimate, traditional Kyoto lodging experience close to Gion.”
Copilot · 09-07
“An intimate boutique hotel with artistic design and a tranquil atmosphere.”
Copilot · 08-24
“An intimate boutique stay with minimalist Japanese design and personalized service near Gion.”
Copilot · 08-17
“A highly rated boutique stay with refined design and intimate atmosphere in Higashiyama near Gion.”
Google AI Mode · 08-10
“Higashiyama Shikikaboku is an exceptional contemporary ryokan offering personalized service, private onsen-style baths, and refined minimalist suites near Gion.”
“best hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs7 weeks9 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs7 weeks9 quotes
Gemini · 09-21
“An exceptional 5-star hotel offering top-tier guest satisfaction and an authentic luxury stay in Kyoto's Higashiyama ward.”
Gemini · 09-07
“This highly rated luxury accommodation offers an exceptionally serene atmosphere in the historic Higashiyama district.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“A contemporary, intimate ryokan experience featuring private open-air baths and meticulous personal hospitality.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“A contemporary, intimate ryokan experience featuring private open-air baths and meticulous personal hospitality.”
Copilot · 07-20
“Intimate luxury hotel with modern design and personalized service in Higashiyama.”
Google AI Mode · 07-20
“Contemporary boutique ryokan with private in-room hot spring baths and exceptional service”
“best hotels in Gion, Kyoto”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs11 weeks13 quotes
“best hotels in Gion, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs11 weeks13 quotes
Gemini · 09-21
“An exquisite 5-star luxury ryokan offering top-tier hospitality and exceptional guest ratings right in the heart of Gion.”
Gemini · 09-14
“A highly-rated 5-star property offering luxurious, top-tier hospitality close to Gion's main attractions.”
Gemini · 09-07
“An exquisite luxury 5-star ryokan experience located right in the heart of the Gion and Higashiyama district.”
Copilot · 09-07
“A luxury boutique hotel with exceptional design and top-rated guest reviews in Gion.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Highly rated boutique hotel offering intimate atmosphere and stylish design.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Boutique luxury stay with exceptional reviews and stylish design close to Gion’s cultural sites.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks3 quotes
Gemini · 09-21
“Provides stylish and private apartment-style luxury suites nestled in the historic Higashiyama district, ideal for couples seeking privacy.”
Gemini · 09-07
“Situated in the scenic Higashiyama district, this 5-star hotel offers spacious, tranquil rooms with refined Japanese aesthetics perfect for a romantic retreat.”
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“A contemporary, highly personalized ryokan featuring exceptional private reservation-style onsen baths ideal for couples.”
“luxury hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs1 week2 quotes
“luxury hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs1 week2 quotes
Copilot · 09-14
“Intimate luxury hotel with personalized service and contemporary design in historic Higashiyama.”
Gemini · 09-14
“An ultra-intimate luxury ryokan experience near Gion featuring top-tier guest satisfaction and serene traditional aesthetics.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks4 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-31
“An intimate eight-room luxury retreat offering personalized hospitality, an open-air bath, and a peaceful Higashiyama setting.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“An intimate eight-room luxury retreat offering personalized hospitality, an open-air bath, and a peaceful Higashiyama setting.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“Its intimate eight-room setting, personalized hospitality and tranquil atmosphere make it best for solo travelers seeking quiet luxury and a distinctly Kyoto experience.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“Its intimate eight-room setting, personalized hospitality, rooftop terrace, and tranquil design make it an excellent choice for a solo traveler seeking a quiet luxury retreat.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| August 31, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| August 24, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| August 17, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| June 15, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 |
| May 11, 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 (49 links)
Direct 63%OTA 18%Other 18%
Week-by-week
September 21, 20264 links / 4 mentions
September 14, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 7, 20267 links / 7 mentions
August 31, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 24, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 17, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 10, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 3, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 20, 20266 links / 6 mentions
July 13, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 6, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 22, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 15, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 8, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 25, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 11, 20261 links / 1 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other