Murakumo was laid down at Hitachi Zosen Corporation Osaka Shipyard on 19 October 1968 and launched on 15 November 1969.

[1] The stern of this ship was extended by 1 m, the standard displacement increased by 50 tons, VDS (Variable Depth Sonar) was installed from the time of new construction, and an upper command post was newly established on the bridge.

Special refurbishment work was carried out between September 27, 1978 and March 30, 1979, the DASH Gyrodyne on the rear deck was removed, and an ASROC launcher was installed.

On March 27, 1985, she became the flagship of the 3rd Escort Fleet and her fixed port was transferred to Yokosuka.

The remodeling work for her training vessel was carried out from February 9 to April 24, the ASROC vault was removed, and a trainee auditorium was newly established.