JDS Minegumo (DD-116) was the lead ship of Minegumo-class destroyers.

Minegumo was laid down at Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Tamano Shipyard on 14 March 1967 and launched on 16 August 1967.

[1] Special refurbishment work was carried out between November 24, 1981 and May 12, 1982, the DASH QH-50D on the rear deck was removed, and an ASROC launcher was installed.

On March 19, 1986, the 22nd Escort Corps was reorganized under the Kure District Force.

Around 8:30 am on June 11, 1995, a fire broke out in the machine room during a test voyage at the Kii Channel, killing one crew member and injuring two.