Shinto was born in Hiroshima on September 15, 1960. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined his local club Mazda which played in Japan Soccer League in 1983. He moved to Mitsubishi Motors (later "Urawa Reds") in 1990. He played as regular player. In 1992, founded new league J1 League. However, he lost the opportunity to play in the match. In 1993, he moved to Japan Football League club Fujita Industries (later "Bellmare Hiratsuka"). The club won the champions in 1993 and was promoted to J1 League. The club won 1994 Emperor's Cup and 1995 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. He retired in 1995.