Numerous historic spaces with alleys can still be found in central Kyoto and measures to preserve them for future generations have been proposed. However, when considering a preservation policy, it is necessary to understand the history of these alleys since most date from before World War II. The purpose of this study was to acquire foundational data for research on these alleys in addition to describing the modern and historical states of alleys in central Kyoto from 1972 to 2018.