Japanese destroyer Hayashimo
 Hayashimo (早霜) was a Yūgumo-class destroyer of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Her name means Early Frost.Battle of the Philippine Sea: Assigned to Force B. In the Battle of Leyte Gulf Hayashimo escorted the 1st Diversion Attack Force commanded by Admiral Kurita Takeo. She was damaged on 25 October 1944 during air attacks in the Battle off Samar. Falling behind the withdrawing fleet she was escorted toward Coron by Akishimo until 26 October when latter was ordered to rejoin the fleet.