The Akita Heritage Center is a proposed civic facility designed to attract tourists to Akita City and serve as a community hub for citizens. ​In a Japan facing issues with overtourism in some areas and lack of tourism in others, the Akita Heritage Center acts as a waypoint for tourists in the Tohoku region, while also serving a civilian purpose.

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The building is comprised of five "petals" forming the shape of a cherry blossom, and utilizes locally-sourced Akita-sugi wood. ​Each petal has a unique functionality, such as a cafe, tourist information center, cultural history museum, library, and an event hall.

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Height: 13.50 m (44.29 ft)

Floors: 3