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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026Week of 2026-09-21

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.

Shiraume

How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of September 21, 2026. Tracked for 10 weeks.

Latest edition
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
5
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
36
all time
Location
78-6 Sueyoshichō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0085, Japan
PROMPTS

Where this hotel showed up

Each prompt below resolved to Shiraume 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, US1 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Atmospheric historic ryokan beside the Shirakawa stream offering traditional architecture and kaiseki dining.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A heritage traditional ryokan in Gion Shinbashi offering authentic Kyoto hospitality and multi-course dining.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“A historic luxury ryokan overlooking the Shirakawa Stream with exceptional service and classic Kyoto charm.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“A historic luxury ryokan overlooking the Shirakawa Canal with outstanding traditional hospitality and cuisine.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“A historic luxury ryokan overlooking the Shirakawa Canal with exceptional traditional hospitality.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“A beloved traditional ryokan overlooking the Shirakawa area, offering classic Kyoto hospitality and ambiance.”
“best hotels in Gion, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs12 weeks13 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A historic traditional ryokan beside the Shirakawa stream offering an authentic Japanese inn experience with seasonal cuisine.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“An intimate traditional ryokan beside the Shirakawa Stream, ideal for an immersive Gion experience with Kyoto cuisine.”
ChatGPT · 09-14
“A refined traditional ryokan beside the Shirakawa Stream, ideal for an immersive Gion experience with kaiseki cuisine and classic Japanese hospitality.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A small historic ryokan ideal for travelers seeking authentic Japanese hospitality, traditional rooms, and a memorable cultural stay.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A small historic ryokan ideal for travelers seeking authentic Japanese hospitality, traditional rooms, and a memorable cultural stay.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“A historic ryokan in Gion ideal for travelers seeking authentic Japanese rooms, kaiseki dining, and personalized service.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs9 weeks9 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A romantic traditional ryokan beside the Shirakawa Stream combining classic Gion atmosphere, private bathing, and seasonal kaiseki cuisine.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“Its tiny scale, traditional ochaya architecture, Shirakawa Stream setting, and seasonal Kyoto cuisine create an authentically romantic ryokan experience.”
ChatGPT · 08-10
“A small traditional Gion ryokan beside the Shirakawa Stream offering historic atmosphere, intimate hospitality, and seasonal kaiseki dining.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“An intimate luxury ryokan overlooking the Shirakawa canal in the heart of Gion.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“An intimate traditional ryokan with kaiseki dining and authentic Japanese hospitality in Gion.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“An intimate ryokan in Gion offering traditional rooms and a uniquely romantic Kyoto experience.”
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs6 weeks7 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-31
“This intimate Gion ryokan offers classic Kyoto ambiance, refined Japanese cuisine, and easy access to the city's historic streets and sights.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“This intimate Gion ryokan offers classic Kyoto ambiance, refined Japanese cuisine, and easy access to the city's historic streets and sights.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“Elegant boutique ryokan in Gion known for personalized hospitality and traditional charm.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“A charming riverside ryokan in Gion offering an authentic and personalized Kyoto experience.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“Intimate boutique ryokan in Gion known for exceptional personalized service.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“An intimate luxury ryokan in Gion offering a traditional Kyoto experience.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 08-10
“This intimate Gion ryokan offers an authentic traditional Kyoto experience with personalized hospitality and an atmospheric location beside the Shirakawa Stream.”
“luxury hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-03
“An intimate luxury ryokan in Gion celebrated for exceptional personalized hospitality and traditional atmosphere.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“An intimate luxury ryokan overlooking the Shirakawa stream with an authentic traditional Japanese atmosphere.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“An elegant riverside ryokan providing an authentic and intimate traditional Kyoto experience.”
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.

03506-2907-0607-1307-2007-2708-0308-1008-1708-3109-21mentions
ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode

Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026

WeekChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI ModeTotal
September 21, 20262—————2
August 31, 20264—————4
August 17, 20262—————2
August 10, 20263—————3
August 3, 20265—————5
July 27, 20265—————5
July 20, 20263—————3
July 13, 20263—————3
July 6, 20265—————5
June 29, 20264—————4
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