坊ノ岬沖海戦
In February 1945 "Hatsushimo" escorted the battleships and from Singapore back to Kure during Operation Kita. While at Kure, yet more 25-mm anti-aircraft guns were installed. In April 1945, "Hatsushimo" was part of the escort for the battleship during her final Operation Ten-Go. She was not hit during the mission, and rescued survivors from "Yamato", and .