Battle of the Komandorski Islands
In mid-January 1943, "Inazuma" was sent back for maintenance at Kure, escorting , and . After repairs were completed in February, she was assigned back to Ōminato to resume patrols of northern waters, and was at the Battle of the Komandorski Islands in March, albeit as escort for transports and away from the main combat. From April through the end of 1943, "Inazuma" escorted numerous convoys between Yokosuka and Truk.