Authorized Masunaga Retailer
Eyewear from the original Japanese maker since 1905 — every frame fully authentic and sourced direct.
Authorized Retailer, 100% Authentic
Masunaga
Masunaga Optical has been making eyeglasses in Fukui, Japan since 1905. The company still works to its mission statement: "We manufacture excellent eyeglasses. We want to make a profit if we can, but we don't hesitate to take a loss. It is always in our thoughts to manufacture excellent eyeglasses."
Every frame passes through more than 400 steps in Masunaga's own workshop, from concept to completion. 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.
Shop by type: Masunaga sunglasses or Masunaga optical glasses.
7,000+
Frames Across 3 Locations
3
NYC Locations
35+
Years in Business
Masunaga 000 Optical
Sale priceFrom $480.00
6 colors available
Why Masunaga at Visionary Optics?
Masunaga was founded in 1905 in Fukui Prefecture by Gozaemon Masunaga. He brought master artisans from Osaka and Tokyo to Fukui, which became the birthplace of Japan's eyewear production.
Visionary Optics carries the Masunaga regular collection across our three NYC locations, spanning over 190 styles in titanium, acetate, and combination materials. Masunaga makes every frame in-house, through more than 400 precise steps from concept to completion.
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 began eyewear production in Fukui in 1905, bringing in master artisans from Osaka and Tokyo.
Made In-House in Fukui
More than 400 precise steps per frame, all performed in-house from concept to completion.
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 was founded in 1905 in Fukui by Gozaemon Masunaga, whom the company calls a pioneer of Japan's eyewear production. The company makes every frame in-house, through more than 400 precise steps from concept to completion.
Where are Masunaga glasses made?
Every Masunaga frame is made in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, the birthplace of Japan's eyewear production. Masunaga makes every frame in-house.
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 made Fukui the birthplace of Japan's eyewear production. The company still carries his name and operates in the same region.
Are Masunaga frames worth the price?
Masunaga makes every frame in-house through more than 400 precise steps, with techniques and quality control that set its frames apart from mass produced eyewear. 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.