Makinami was laid down at Hitachi Zosen Corporation Maizuru Shipyard on 20 March 1959 and launched on 25 April 1960.

In the same year, the short torpedo launcher was removed, and work was carried out to strengthen the anti-submarine attack capability, equipped with two 68-type triple short torpedo launchers.

[citation needed] On 1 December 1977, the 11th Escort Corps was reorganized under the Sasebo District Force.

[citation needed] On 20 February 1987, the 11th Escort Corps was abolished, the type was changed to a special service ship, and the ship registration number was changed to ASU-7014.

She was transferred to the Sasebo District Force as a ship under direct control.