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Overview

Wataga Falls is a roughly 32-meter waterfall hanging from the cliffs of the Tedori River in Shimoyoshidani, Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture. One of the representative scenic spots of the Tedori River basin, it takes its name from the way its spray, thrown up when the water is high, seems to dance like tufts of cotton. The contrast between the rugged rock faces of the Tedori Gorge and the white, breaking cascade is its great appeal.

Highlights

• ●A roughly 32-meter waterfall hanging from the cliffs of Tedori Gorge
• ●The spray that dances like cotton and gives the falls its name
• ●The contrast of rugged rock faces and white, breaking water
• ●Gorge scenery representative of the Tedori River basin

History

Wataga Falls plunges from the cliffs of the Tedori Gorge, carved out over long ages by the Tedori River, and its beauty has made it a beloved scenic spot representing the river basin. The name derives from the way the spray appears to drift like floating cotton. For details of the geology and how the gorge was formed, checking with the city of Hakusan or official sources will make a visit more rewarding.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Follow the Tedori Gorge through Hakusan toward Wataga Falls
2. 2Watch the water plunge down the cliff and the spray rise
3. 3Enjoy the rock faces and scenery of the Tedori Gorge
4. 4Tour other scenic spots and nearby sights of the Tedori basin

Did you know?

💡 The name Wataga (cotton) Falls comes from the way the spray looks as though cotton were dancing in the air. With a drop of about 32 meters, its white plunge down the cliffs of the Tedori Gorge is powerful indeed, and it is counted among the representative scenic spots of the Tedori River basin.

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