Returning to the fight, she cleared Pearl Harbor 10 August but Japan capitulated as the veteran destroyer steamed to join the 3rd Fleet in the Far East. She entered Tokyo Bay 4 September and 2 days later sailed, escorting . In company with the famed battleship, she arrived Philadelphia 18 October. After Navy Day ceremonies, "Kimberly" departed Philadelphia 2 November and arrived Charleston, South Carolina, the next day. She remained there until 5 February 1947 when she was placed in reserve.