Hidaka was born in Tokyo Metropolis on May 29, 1947. When he was a Rikkyo University student, he won the 2nd place at 1969 Emperor's Cup. This is last finalist as university team in Emperor's Cup. After graduating from Rikkyo University, he joined Japan Soccer League club Nippon Steel in 1971. He retired in 1977. He played 114 games and scored 50 goals in the league.