The Kushigata Mountain Range Mountain Opening Traverse Hiking is a popular event in Niigata Prefecture where participants can feel the arrival of spring while enjoying nature. In this event, participants traverse the lush Kushigata Mountain Range, experiencing its beauty first-hand. The meeting point is at the Tainai City Hall, and participants will head to Sekizawa Forest Park from there. After descending, participants receive a traverse certificate and are served warm pork soup as a considerate perk. The Kushigata Mountain Range is known as the "smallest mountain range in Japan" and possesses unique characteristics. Walking in nature here allows you to experience the fresh greenery and refreshing breeze, providing participants with a chance to refresh themselves. While enjoying the pork soup, there is time allocated for participants to interact with each other. This event has newly added the provision of a traverse certificate and pork soup after descending, offering a sense of achievement and warmth. It is recommended to pause and enjoy the surrounding scenery while climbing, especially taking commemorative photos with beautiful landscapes in the background to make the experience unforgettable.