Asagumo was laid down at Hitachi Zosen Corporation Maizuru Shipyard on 24 June 1965 and launched on 25 November 1966.

[citation needed] On 20 February 1987, the 21st Escort Corps was reorganized under the Sasebo District Force.

[citation needed] On 18 October 1993, she was reclassified as a special service ship and her registration number was changed to ASU-7018.

She was transferred to the 1st Submarine Group as a ship under direct control.

In addition, she was remodeled into a special service ship, and a collection facility for training torpedoes was set up in the central part of her port side.