After graduating from Shimizu Higashi High School, he joined Júbilo Iwata in 1995.
He debuted in 1997 and played many matches as left defender.
In 2005, he moved to across Shizuoka Prefecture to the Júbilo Iwata rivals, Shimizu S-Pulse.
In April 1995, Yamanishi was elected Japan U-20 national team for 1995 World Youth Championship.
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