Chukyo University
Kawashima was born in Osaka Prefecture on June 4, 1970. After dropped out from Chukyo University, he joined Japan Soccer League club Matsushita Electric (later "Gamba Osaka") in 1991. However he could hardly play in the match behind Kenji Honnami and Hayato Okanaka. In 1996, he moved to Japan Football League club Otsuka Pharmaceutical. He played as regular goalkeeper in 1996. However his opportunity to play decreased from 1997 and he retired end of 1998 season.