Kami was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on June 28, 1941. After graduating from Sanyo High School, he joined Yawata Steel (later "Nippon Steel") in 1960. The club won 1964 Emperor's Cup. In 1965, Yawata Steel joined new league Japan Soccer League. He retired in 1970. He played 85 games and scored 5 goals in the league. He was selected Best Eleven in 1966 and 1967.