In March 1954, when Takabayashi was a Rikkyo University student, he was selected the Japan national team for 1954 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on March 14, he debuted against South Korea. In May, he played at 1954 Asian Games and scored 2 goals. In 1956, he was selected Japan for 1956 Summer Olympics, but he did not play in the match. He also played at 1958 Asian Games. He played 9 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 1954.