The mothball dismantling work was carried out at Uraga Dock for Ariake and at Ishikawajima Heavy Industries Tokyo No.

At this point, the Akizuki-class destroyer was under construction, making it the first Maritime Self-Defense Force escort ship to exceed the standard displacement of 2,000 tons.

Ariake suffered a breakage accident of the main turbine blade during sea trials, and it was necessary to order parts from the United States, so the recommission was delayed to 21 April 1960.

1 gun was removed, sonar-related equipment was stored in the ammunition storage and living quarters on the bow, and diesel generators were installed in the conventional auditorium.

Both ships were removed from the register on 9 March 1974 due to aging, and were returned to the US Navy at Yokosuka.