Masunaga — Japanese eyewear, made in Fukui since 1905

Masunaga

Masunaga has been making frames in Fukui, Japan since 1905: titanium, beta-titanium and hand-polished Japanese acetate, more than 200 steps by hand in every pair.

Made in Fukui, Japan since 1905

More than 200 steps by hand per frame

Titanium and Japanese acetate

Only in Hungary at our showroom

From the showroom wall

Masunaga frames

Come in and try any of them on — no appointment needed.

  • Masunaga Misago #29

    Misago #29

    Kenzo Takada’s line: a double bridge, black and silver.

  • Masunaga GMS 126T #32

    GMS 126T #32

    Rimless gold titanium with an aqua line on the temples.

  • Masunaga Sculptor #45

    Sculptor #45

    A round navy acetate frame on gold titanium temples.

  • Masunaga Grace #15

    Grace #15

    A semi-rimless round in blue-brown acetate and silver.

  • Masunaga Hadar #11

    Hadar #11

    A square browline, matt black over brushed gold.

  • Masunaga Aster #24

    Aster #24

    A grey crystal acetate panto with gold titanium temples.

  • Masunaga Monk #S22

    Monk #S22

    A round sun frame in silver titanium, blue lenses.

  • Masunaga Wisteria #32

    Wisteria #32

    A thin silver square with a black line along the brow.

The whole collection is on the wall in our Budapest showroom.How to find us

How it is made

Masunaga, one step at a time

  1. Fukui, 1905

    Fukui, 1905

    Gozaemon Masunaga began making spectacles in Fukui in 1905 and brought craftsmen from Osaka and Tokyo to teach the town the trade. Japan’s eyewear has come from there ever since.

  2. 200 steps by hand

    200 steps by hand

    Every frame goes through more than 200 separate production steps, and the ones that matter are still done by hand. Masunaga keeps the whole process in its own factory in Japan.

  3. Titanium, acetate

    Titanium, acetate

    Pure titanium and beta-titanium for the fronts and the temples, hand-polished Japanese acetate, and precious metals where they earn their place. The frames stay light and hold their shape.

  4. Quiet by design

    Quiet by design

    Masunaga’s own designs are restrained — thin lines, exact proportion, detail you notice only up close. The house has also worked with designers, among them Kenzo Takada.

How to get yours

From frame to finished glasses

Find your frame

Try the collection on in our Budapest showroom. No appointment needed to browse, compare shapes and find your fit.

Book an eye exam

Our optometrist measures your eyes on Zeiss equipment, and we make ZEISS lenses to the results. Bringing a recent prescription? We can work from that too.

We make your glasses

We fit the lenses to your frame and your measurements. Most glasses are ready in one to two weeks.

Visit us

Try Masunaga in our Budapest showroom

The best way to choose a frame is to wear it. Try on as many as you like — no appointment needed. Book ahead only for an eye exam.

Address
Tipton Eyeworks · Erkel utca 6, 1092 Budapest (District IX)
Parking
Csarnok tér 2 (3 min walk)
Phone
+36 1 786 1080
Email
showroom@tipton.hu
Hours
Tue & Wed8:00–16:00 Thu10:00–19:00 Fri10:00–18:00 Sat10:00–15:00 Mon & Sunclosed
Languages
English & Hungarian
Good to know

Questions we get in the showroom

What is Masunaga?

Masunaga is a Japanese eyewear maker founded in 1905 by Gozaemon Masunaga in Fukui. It is one of the oldest frame makers in Japan, and it still makes its frames in its own factory there.

Where are Masunaga frames made?

In Fukui, Japan. Masunaga brought craftsmen from Osaka and Tokyo to Fukui to establish the trade there, and runs the whole process in its own factory — raw material, production, finishing and product development.

What are they made of?

Pure titanium, beta-titanium, hand-polished Japanese acetate and precious metals. Every frame passes through more than 200 separate production steps, most of them manual.

Did Kenzo Takada design Masunaga frames?

He designed a line for them. The Japanese designer worked with Masunaga until his death in 2020, and his K3 studio continues that line today. The rest of the range is Masunaga’s own design.

Where can I try Masunaga in Hungary?

In our Budapest showroom. Tipton is the only place in Hungary that carries the brand, and the frames on the shelf are Zack’s personal selection.

Are they eyeglasses or sunglasses?

Mostly eyeglasses. A few models in the showroom are sun versions — their colour code starts with an S.

How much does a Masunaga frame cost?

Prices vary by model, and we don’t list them online. Write to showroom@tipton.hu or call +36 1 786 1080 and we’ll tell you the price of any frame — or come in and see them in person.

Do I need an appointment to try frames on?

No. Come in during opening hours and try on anything. You only need to book for an eye exam.

Can I get them with prescription lenses?

Yes. We make Zeiss lenses, single vision or progressive, to the results of your eye exam.

How much is an eye exam, and how long does it take?

There are three levels, all on our own Zeiss equipment with our own optometrist: Basic 20,000 Ft (30 min), Deluxe 30,000 Ft (45 min) and Premium 45,000 Ft (60 min). Book a slot online.

Can I have the exam in English?

Yes. Our optometrists run the whole exam in English or Hungarian, at the same price. Your confirmation and your written prescription come in the language you choose.

How long until my glasses are ready?

Most glasses are ready one to two weeks after you choose your frame and lenses. Some lenses take a little longer.

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