Ishigami was born in Shizuoka Prefecture on November 4, 1957. After graduating from Shizuoka Technical High School, he joined Prefectural Leagues club Yamaha Motors in 1976. The club was promoted to Regional Leagues in 1977 and Japan Soccer League in 1979. The club won the Japan Soccer League champions in 1987/88. The club also won 1982 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1990. He was selected Best Eleven 2 times.