Authorized Masunaga Retailer
Eyewear from the original Japanese maker since 1905 — every frame fully authentic and sourced direct.
NYC's Largest Luxury Eyewear Collection
Masunaga
Masunaga Optical has been making eyeglasses in Fukui, Japan since 1905. The atelier still operates on the founder's original code: "We manufacture excellent eyeglasses. We want to make a profit if we can, but we don't hesitate to take a loss to make perfect glasses."
Every frame passes through more than two hundred manual steps. Acetate is hand-polished to a depth that machine finishing cannot reach. Hinges are milled in-house to seven-barrel specifications. Titanium is worked to a lightness that disappears on the face.
Visionary Optics is proud to carry Masunaga in New York.
7,000+
Frames Across 3 Locations
3
NYC Locations
35+
Years in Business
Masunaga GRACE Optical
Sale price$695.00
4 colors available
Masunaga GMS120TS Optical
Sale price$570.00
Masunaga GMS-831 Optical
Sale price$575.00
4 colors available
Masunaga GMS-829 Optical
Sale price$575.00
2 colors available
Masunaga GMS-824 Optical
Sale price$575.00
2 colors available
Masunaga GMS-822 Optical
Sale price$595.00
1 color available
Masunaga GMS-821 Optical
Sale price$595.00
1 color available
Masunaga GMS-816 Optical
Sale price$525.00
1 color available
Masunaga GMS-814 Sunglasses
Sale price$595.00
1 color available
Masunaga GMS-804 Sunglasses
Sale price$595.00
1 color available
Masunaga GMS-396BT+ Optical
Sale price$540.00
3 colors available
Masunaga GMS-26 Optical
Sale price$480.00
4 colors available
Masunaga GMS-22 Optical
Sale price$595.00
1 color available
Masunaga GMS-202T Optical
Sale price$545.00
3 colors available
Masunaga GMS-199 Optical
Sale price$480.00
1 color available
Masunaga GMS-19 Optical
Sale price$480.00
2 colors available
Masunaga GMS-17 Optical
Sale price$480.00
Masunaga GMS-16 Optical
Sale price$480.00
1 color available
Masunaga GMS-14 Optical
Sale price$480.00
1 color available
Masunaga GMS-132T Sunglasses
Sale price$600.00
2 colors available
Masunaga GMS-132T Optical
Sale price$600.00
3 colors available
Masunaga GMS-13 Optical
Sale price$480.00
3 colors available
Masunaga GMS-129T Optical
Sale price$600.00
3 colors available
Masunaga GMS-128T Optical
Sale price$600.00
2 colors available
Masunaga GMS-125 Optical
Sale price$600.00
4 colors available
Masunaga GMS-124 Optical
Sale price$600.00
3 colors available
Masunaga GMS-123 Optical
Sale price$600.00
3 colors available
Masunaga GMS-122T Optical
Sale price$595.00
2 colors available
Masunaga GMS-121TS Optical
Sale price$570.00
3 colors available
Masunaga GMS-12 Optical
Sale price$480.00
4 colors available
Masunaga GMS-119T Optical
Sale priceFrom $595.00
2 colors available
Masunaga GMS-117 Sunglasses
Sale price$495.00
2 colors available
Masunaga GMS-114 Sunglasses
Sale price$595.00
1 color available
Masunaga GMS-113 Sunglasses
Sale price$595.00
1 color available
Masunaga GMS-112 Optical
Sale price$480.00
1 color available
Masunaga GMS-110 Optical
Sale price$480.00
1 color available
Masunaga GMS-106 Sunglasses
Sale price$525.00
1 color available
Masunaga GMS-07 (49) Optical
Sale price$480.00
6 colors available
Masunaga GMS-07 (45) Optical
Sale price$480.00
4 colors available
Masunaga GLIDE Optical
Sale price$650.00
2 colors available
Masunaga GISELLE Optical
Sale price$595.00
4 colors available
Masunaga FUTURA Optical
Sale price$595.00
1 color available
Masunaga FULLER Optical
Sale price$690.00
1 color available
Masunaga FLATIRON Optical
Sale price$695.00
1 color available
Masunaga EMPIRE I Optical
Sale price$690.00
1 color available
Masunaga ELLA Optical
Sale price$535.00
2 colors available
Masunaga Edie Optical
Sale priceFrom $395.00
3 colors available
Masunaga DIZZY Sunglasses
Sale price$750.00
3 colors available
Why Masunaga at Visionary Optics?
Masunaga is the original Japanese eyewear maker, founded in 1905 in Fukui Prefecture by Gozaemon Masunaga. The brand's founder is widely credited as the father of the Japanese optical industry — establishing the craft and trade that turned Sabae into the world's premier eyewear region.
Visionary Optics carries the Masunaga regular collection across our three NYC locations, spanning over 190 styles in titanium, acetate, and combination materials. Each frame undergoes up to 200 manual steps in Masunaga's vertically integrated Sabae workshop — every stage from raw material to hand-finishing performed in-house.
Prefer to try before you buy? Visit any of our three NYC locations for an in-person fitting. Many frames are available for same-day pickup with ZEISS single vision lenses.
The Visionary Optics Difference
The Father of Japanese Eyewear
Gozaemon Masunaga established Japan's optical industry in 1905, training Sabae's first craftsmen and shaping over a century of Japanese eyewear heritage.
Vertically Integrated in Sabae
Up to 200 manual steps per frame, every stage performed in-house from raw materials to hand-finishing — a rarity even among luxury makers.
Expert Masunaga Fitting
Our opticians know Masunaga's full catalog and pair each frame with ZEISS precision lenses, same-day for single vision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Masunaga eyewear special?
Masunaga is one of the oldest eyewear makers in Japan, founded in 1905 in Fukui by Gozaemon Masunaga, who is widely known as the father of the Japanese optical industry. The company runs a vertically integrated workshop in Sabae, meaning frames are produced in house from raw material to finished piece, with up to 200 manual steps per frame.
Where are Masunaga glasses made?
Every Masunaga frame is made in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, Japan, the region regarded as the world center of quality eyewear manufacturing. Masunaga is unusual even in Sabae because it is vertically integrated, handling nearly every production stage in its own workshop rather than outsourcing to specialist suppliers.
How much do Masunaga glasses cost?
Most Masunaga frames range from approximately $450 to $700, with the full selection running from about $395 to $810. Acetate models sit in the lower part of the range, while titanium and mixed metal frames cost more.
Who was Gozaemon Masunaga?
Gozaemon Masunaga founded the company in 1905 and is credited with establishing eyewear manufacturing in the Fukui region of Japan. He brought craftsmen to the area and trained them, creating the industry base that eventually made Sabae the center of Japanese eyewear production. The company still carries his name and operates in the same region.
Are Masunaga frames worth the price?
Masunaga frames are built with techniques and quality control that separate them from mass produced eyewear, including in house production, up to 200 manual steps per frame, and materials chosen for durability. Customers who buy Masunaga typically wear the same frame for many years, which is the value proposition the brand is built around.
Can I get Masunaga frames with prescription lenses?
Yes. Every Masunaga optical frame at Visionary Optics can be fit with ZEISS prescription lenses, and most single vision prescriptions are ready the same day. We also fit progressive and specialty lens prescriptions.
Where can I buy Masunaga in NYC?
Visionary Optics is an authorized Masunaga retailer with three New York City locations: Upper East Side (1409 3rd Avenue), Chelsea (173 7th Avenue), and Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn (315 Court Street). We stock over 190 Masunaga styles, every frame is 100% authentic, and our opticians can guide you through model and fit differences. We also ship nationwide, with or without prescription lenses, so you can order from anywhere in the United States.
Can't Decide? Visit Us.
Nothing beats trying frames in person. Visit any of our three NYC locations and let our experts help you find your perfect pair.