Watagataki Waterfall is named after the word for cotton, ‘wata’, because the foaming waterfall looks like fluttering cotton. The water falls a dramatic 32 meters, surrounded on all sides by sheer cliffs. A lookout is available east of the waterfall, but the best view spot is in the gorge, which can be accessed by a staircase. A restroom is available beside the carpark.

The surrounding gorge was formed by the strong erosive power of the Tedori River, where the bright white and grey rocks of the gorge make for beautiful scenery. The waterfall is fed by a small river that runs through the terraces above the gorge.