After retirement, in 1982, Kikugawa signed with new club Chuo Bohan (later "Avispa Fukuoka") based in his local Fujieda and became a manager. In 1991, he promoted the club to Japan Soccer League Division 2. He resigned end of 1994 season. In 1999, he became a manager for Avispa Fukuoka as Takaji Mori successor and managed in 1 season.