Watagataki Falls

What it is

• A waterfall with a 32-meter vertical drop located on the Tedori River cliffs.
• Part of the Hakusan Tedorigawa Geopark in Ishikawa Prefecture.
• Formed by uneven erosion between the Shumma River and the Tedori River.
• Named for water spray that looks like pieces of dancing cotton.

What to see

• The 32-meter drop of the Shumma River into the Tedori Gorge.
• A steep descent featuring a staircase with 120 steps.
• The surrounding cliffs and rock formations of the Tedori River.
• The Watagataki Ikoi-no-Mori forest area surrounding the falls.

Getting there

• A 10-minute walk from the Shimoyoshino bus stop.
• Parking is available at the Watagataki Ikoi-no-Mori lot.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.