JDS Ikazuchi (DE-202) is the lead ship of Ikazuchi-class destroyer escort of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

[citation needed] A special refurbishment work was carried out at Kawasaki Heavy Industries Kobe Shipyard between 11 December 1958 and 25 March 1959, and the 54 type 50 caliber 3 inch single gun was replaced with the Mk.34 50 caliber 3 inch single quick-firing gun.

The front 40mm twin gun was removed, the fire control system on the bridge was changed from Mk.51 to Mk.63, and the Mk.34 shooting radar was also installed.

[citation needed] On 15 March 1969, the 7th Escort Corps was reorganized under the Kure District Force.

It was moored at the 1st Service School of the Maritime Self-Defense Force at Etajima and used as a berthing training ship.