After reaching Japan, "Ise" and "Hyūga" were assigned to bolster the anti-aircraft defenses of the city of Kure and its naval base. Due to shortages of fuel and aircraft, the ships did not put to sea again, and both were sunk during the U.S. Navy's attacks on Kure between 24 and 28 July 1945. "Ōyodo" became part of the Kure Training Force and remained in port until she was sunk on 28 July. The three destroyers also failed to survive the war; "Asashimo" and "Kasumi" fell victim to American carrier aircraft while escorting the battleship during Operation Ten-Go on 6 April, and "Hatsushimo" sank after striking a mine near Maizuru on 30 July.