Bungo was laid down at Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Tamano Shipyard on 4 July 1996 and launched on 24 April 1997.

[2] At an average speed of 18 kt (about 33 km / h), she made the first long-distance continuous voyage in the history of the Maritime Self-Defense Force for 23 consecutive days without calling, and entered the port of Haydarpasa in Istanbul on October 19.

After arriving at the site, they transported supplies and assisted the victims in bathing [2], and Bungo EOD (underwater disposer) searched for the missing person and recovered the body until May 20.

On September 1, 2013, Bungo collided with a fishing boat while sailing in the Seto Inland Sea.

[3] From October 27 to November 13, 2014, she participated in the 3rd US-sponsored international minesweeping training held in the waters around the Arabian Peninsula with JS Yaeyama.

The purpose is to confirm communication procedures for the protection of US ships based on the peace and security legislation.