JDS Chihaya (ASR-401) was a submarine rescue ship of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

The Gato-class submarine USS Mingo was lent by this, and was recommissioned as JDS Kuroshio.

[1] Chihaya was laid down on 15 March 1960 at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Tokyo and launched on 4 October 1960.

On August 1, 1962, the 1st Submarine Corps was newly formed and incorporated under the Kure District Force.

On February 1, 1965, the 1st Submarine Group was newly formed under the Self-Defense Fleet and was incorporated as a ship under direct control.