Japan Soccer League
Kurata was born in Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture on February 1, 1963. After graduating from University of Tsukuba, he joined Japan Soccer League club Honda in 1986. In 1991, he moved to Yomiuri and played in 1 season. The club won 1991 JSL Cup and 1991–92 Japan Soccer League. He retired in 1992.