[1][2] Mochizuki was laid down on 22 November 1966 at Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Industries Tokyo No.

From 12 May to 27 June 1977, Mochizuki participated in Hawaii dispatch training with the escort ship Kikuzuki, the submarine Makishio and eight P-2J aircraft.

On 30 March 1983, she became a ship under the direct control of the 3rd Escort Group, and the fixed port was transferred to Maizuru.

[citation needed] Since June 1994, she has participated in a practicing voyage to North America with the escort vessels Nagatsuki, Takatsuki and Shirayuki.

[citation needed] On 16 March 1995, Mochizuki was transferred to the Maizuru District Force as a ship under direct control.