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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.

Higashiyama Shikikaboku

How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 20 weeks.

Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
7
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
65
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 AIs15 weeks20 quotes
Gemini · 09-28
“An exquisite luxury boutique hotel located right in the heart of Gion offering sophisticated traditional design and modern comforts.”
Copilot · 09-21
“A luxury boutique stay blending modern design with traditional Kyoto aesthetics, highly rated for atmosphere.”
Copilot · 09-07
“An intimate boutique hotel with artistic design and a tranquil atmosphere.”
Gemini · 09-07
“A luxurious 5-star boutique property delivering an intimate, traditional Kyoto lodging experience close to Gion.”
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.”
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs10 weeks12 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“A top-rated 5-star luxury property offering exquisite traditional-modern Japanese hospitality in the heart of Higashiyama.”
Gemini · 10-05
“A top-rated 5-star property known for its luxurious hospitality and prime location in the historic Higashiyama district.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Top-rated 5-star hotel offering exceptional comfort and hospitality in the historic Higashiyama district.”
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.”
“best hotels in Gion, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs14 weeks19 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“Top-rated luxury property offering exceptional traditional refinement and proximity to Gion's historic streets.”
Gemini · 10-05
“Offering refined suites with seasonal aesthetics near the Shirakawa canal, it provides a quiet and peaceful retreat within the historic district.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“An intimate, contemporary retreat featuring private cypress baths and personalized hospitality close to Gion.”
Copilot · 10-05
“Boutique luxury stay with exceptional design and personalized service in a tranquil Gion setting.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Top-rated 5-star luxury experience located right in the heart of the historic district with exceptional guest reviews.”
Copilot · 09-28
“Boutique luxury property with exceptional ratings and a serene atmosphere near Gion’s cultural sites.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks7 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“A contemporary boutique ryokan boasting private open-air hot spring baths and an intimate atmosphere ideal for a romantic getaway.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“An intimate, contemporary ryokan featuring reservable private open-air hot spring baths ideal for couples.”
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“An intimate, contemporary property featuring gorgeous private rooftop open-air hot spring baths ideal for a couple's getaway.”
Gemini · 09-28
“This highly-rated 5-star hotel offers an intimate and luxurious atmosphere ideal for couples seeking a romantic getaway in Kyoto.”
Gemini · 09-21
“Provides stylish and private apartment-style luxury suites nestled in the historic Higashiyama district, ideal for couples seeking privacy.”
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 AIs3 weeks4 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“An intimate luxury retreat featuring spacious suites with private open-air baths in the historic Gion-Higashiyama district.”
Gemini · 10-05
“A highly-rated 5-star boutique accommodation combining traditional craftsmanship with modern luxury in the historic Higashiyama district.”
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
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

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, 2026—————11
October 12, 2026—3————3
October 5, 2026—3——126
September 28, 2026—4——116
September 21, 2026—3——1—4
September 14, 2026—2——1—3
September 7, 2026—4——217
August 31, 20262———125
August 24, 20261———1—2
August 17, 20261———2—3
August 10, 2026————213
August 3, 2026————112
July 20, 2026————336
July 13, 2026————1—1
July 6, 2026—————11
June 22, 2026————112
June 15, 20261————12
June 8, 20261———214
May 25, 2026—————33
May 11, 2026—————11
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