Even if you want to find a used smartphone in Yokohama, there are so many stores that it's easy to get lost. The area around Yokohama Station has a concentration of specialized used smartphone stores and carrier shops, making it easy to compare prices, conditions, warranties, and contract consultations for both iPhones and Android smartphones.

This article explains the advantages of looking for a used smartphone in Yokohama, the used smartphone stores and carrier shops you should consider, and organizes them from the perspectives of "choosing by business hours" and "choosing by distance from the station." It's designed to be useful for both those who want to compare in a short amount of time and those who want to stop by after work. If you want to get an overall picture of finding a used smartphone in Yokohama, it will be easier to make a decision by first looking at the list and comparison table. 

What are the advantages of looking for a used smartphone in Yokohama?

The advantage of looking for a used smartphone in Yokohama is that a significant number of comparison candidates are concentrated around the station. Janpara Yokohama Store is located 5 minutes on foot from JR Yokohama Station's central ticket gate and 2 minutes on foot from Sotetsu Line Yokohama Station, and it boasts a strong selection of smartphones and tablets. Geo Mobile Edion Yokohama West Exit Main Store is also in the Yokohama Station West Exit area, operating from 10:00 to 21:00 within Edion Yokohama West Exit Main Store. Furthermore, Docomo, au, SoftBank, and Rakuten Mobile are also gathered around Joinus, More's, Sogo, and the West Exit, making Yokohama's strength the ease of visiting both specialized used smartphone stores and carrier shops in a short amount of time.

Yokohama is also suitable for both "people who want to see used smartphone inventory" and "people who want to consult about lines and charges." This is because specialized stores make it easy to compare prices, condition ranks, and the appearance of actual devices, while carrier shops make it easy to check model changes, pricing plans, and support systems. Especially at Yokohama Station, while traffic flow can be divided by exit, stores are concentrated in key spots like Sotetsu Exit, Minami West Exit, East Exit, Joinus, and Sogo, so if you prioritize beforehand, you can visit them very efficiently. For those who are a little hesitant about used items, such an environment that allows for easy comparison in physical stores provides a sense of security.

Thus, Yokohama is suitable not only for "people who want to buy as cheaply as possible" but also for "people who want to check the condition and buy with confidence" and "people who want to organize their communication costs." While it is not a city with as many used specialty stores as Akihabara, the advantage is that the necessary comparison options are concentrated around Yokohama Station, making it easy to browse efficiently in a short amount of time. 

Used Smartphone Stores and Carrier Shops to Consider in Yokohama

When looking for a used smartphone in Yokohama, it's easier to get a complete picture if you look at both specialty stores and carrier shops. If you prioritize used device inventory and price, Janpara Yokohama Store and Geo Mobile Edion Yokohama West Exit Main Store are primary candidates. Janpara Yokohama Store is open daily from 11:30 to 20:00 and is located 2 minutes on foot from Sotetsu Line Yokohama Station and 5 minutes on foot from JR Yokohama Station's central ticket gate. Geo Mobile Edion Yokohama West Exit Main Store is open from 10:00 to 21:00 and is located about 4 minutes on foot from Yokohama Station Minami West Exit.

On the other hand, for carrier stores, Docomo Shop Yokohama Joinus is open from 10:00 to 21:00, Yokohama More's is open from 10:00 to 20:00, au Style YOKOHAMA is open from 10:00 to 21:00, au Style Yokohama Sogo is open from 10:00 to 20:00, SoftBank Yokohama West Exit is open from 10:00 to 19:00, SoftBank Yokohama Sogo is open from 10:00 to 20:00, Rakuten Mobile Yokohama Joinus is open from 10:00 to 21:00, and the Rakuten Mobile counter inside Bic Camera Yokohama West Exit is also open from 10:00 to 21:00. The clear differences in business hours and locations are a strong point of the Yokohama article, making it easy to choose based on your own route.

Arranging them this way reveals that in Yokohama, it's quite easy to follow a process of "comparing devices at a specialized used smartphone store and then consulting about contracts and charges at a carrier shop." Stores within commercial facilities like Joinus, More's, and Sogo are particularly advantageous for moving around on rainy days. For people who want to visit stores efficiently around Yokohama Station in a short time, this concentration is a big benefit.

Choosing by Business Hours

When choosing a used smartphone store or carrier shop in Yokohama, business hours are surprisingly important. For those who want to stop by after work, stores open until after 8 PM are convenient, and for those who want to compare multiple stores during the day, combining stores with similar operating hours is more efficient. Around Yokohama Station, there's a mix of stores open until 9 PM and stores closing between 7 PM and 8 PM, so organizing your choices by time slot can make it much easier to decide.

If you specifically want to move around later in the evening, Docomo Shop Yokohama Joinus, au Style YOKOHAMA, Rakuten Mobile Yokohama Joinus, the Rakuten Mobile counter inside Bic Camera Yokohama West Exit, and Geo Mobile Edion Yokohama West Exit Main Store are good candidates. On the other hand, Janpara Yokohama Store and SoftBank Yokohama West Exit close relatively early, so it's easier to plan your route by visiting them first. The table below summarizes the comparisons when prioritizing business hours.

From this table, it's clear that stores open until 9 PM are strong for "comparison after work," while stores closing between 7 PM and 8 PM are easy to prioritize as "candidates to visit earlier in the day." Since stores are concentrated around Yokohama Station, you can compare efficiently without waste by visiting stores that close early first, and saving those with longer business hours for later. 

Choosing by Distance from the Station

When looking for a used smartphone in Yokohama, "proximity to the station" is quite important. Stores near the station are easy to visit even for a short time, and they lower the hurdle for visiting multiple stores. Yokohama Station, in particular, has many exits, and even within the Yokohama Station area, the perceived distance can vary greatly, so knowing "how many minutes on foot" and "which exit it's near" will significantly change how easy it is to navigate. Looking at official websites and map guides, you'll see that stores are divided into areas around the Yokohama West Exit, Sotetsu Exit, Minami West Exit, East Exit, and Sogo side.

For example, Janpara Yokohama Store is officially listed as 2 minutes on foot from Sotetsu Yokohama Station and 5 minutes on foot from JR Yokohama Station's central ticket gate, while Yahoo! Maps indicates it's about 1 minute on foot from the Sotetsu Exit. SoftBank Yokohama West Exit is 1 minute on foot from JR Yokohama Station's Minami West Exit, Docomo Shop Yokohama Joinus is about 0 minutes on foot from Yokohama Station's Sotetsu West Exit, Docomo Shop Yokohama More's is about 1 minute on foot from Yokohama Station's Kita West Exit, and au Style Yokohama Sogo is 3 minutes on foot from Yokohama Station. Understanding these distances makes it easier to plan visits like "only the West Exit area today" or "only the East Exit area today."

If you choose solely based on proximity to the station, stores around Joinus, the West Exit, and More's are very convenient. On the other hand, stores on the Sogo side are clustered at the East Exit, so it's a convenient arrangement for those who have business on the East Exit side. The atmosphere and traffic flow around Yokohama Station change depending on the exit, so you can compare efficiently by dividing your visit into "West Exit focused today" or "East Exit focused today." 

Janpara Yokohama Store

Janpara Yokohama Store is a specialty store suited for those who want to thoroughly examine used smartphones and tablets. According to official information, it's a 5-minute walk from JR Yokohama Station's central ticket gate and a 2-minute walk from Sotetsu Line Yokohama Station, with business hours from 11:30 to 20:00 every day. The store description also states that they offer a wide range of used iPhones, iPads, cameras, and audio equipment, making it a convenient store for those who want to compare not only smartphones but also gadgets in general.

Also, a characteristic of Janpara is that it's easy to consult not only about sales but also about buying used items. The introduction to the Yokohama store also mentions high-price buying of iPhones and Android smartphones, and states that consultations for items with remaining balances or cracked iPhones are welcome. For those considering a replacement, it's a store where you can easily consider "selling and buying" in the same process. It's a suitable option for people who are looking for a used smartphone and also considering organizing their current devices.

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Geo Mobile Edion Yokohama West Exit Main Store

Geo Mobile Edion Yokohama West Exit Main Store is suitable for those who want to look for used smartphones and consult about SIMs in the Yokohama Station West Exit area. According to the official page, it is located within Edion Yokohama West Exit Main Store, with business hours from 10:00 to 21:00, and it follows the store's closing days. Map guidance indicates it is about a 3-minute walk from Yokohama Station Sotetsu Exit and about a 4-minute walk from Minami West Exit, making it quite accessible from the West Exit.

The strength of Geo Mobile stores is that it's easy to consider not only used smartphone devices but also a review of communication costs. It's a comparative option for those who want to reduce device prices, as well as those who are interested in low-cost SIMs and monthly maintenance fees. If you want to look at both "device price" and "monthly cost" around the Yokohama West Exit, this is a store you should consider.

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Docomo Shop Yokohama Joinus Store・Yokohama More's Store

Docomo Shop Yokohama Joinus Store is located on the 4th floor of Joinus, with business hours from 10:00 to 21:00, reception until 20:00, and no regular holidays. Its excellent location within Joinus makes it attractive for stopping by after work or while shopping. Search results indicate it's about a 0-minute walk from Yokohama Station Sotetsu West Exit, making it a convenient store with a direct connection to the station.

On the other hand, Docomo Shop Yokohama More's Store is located on the 4th floor of Yokohama More's, with business hours from 10:00 to 20:00, reception until 19:00, and no regular holidays. It's listed as about a 1-minute walk from Yokohama Station Kita West Exit, making it convenient for those who want to visit stores collectively on the west side. It's suitable for people who want to check model changes, review plans, and confirm support systems for Docomo lines after looking at devices at a specialized used smartphone store.

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au Style YOKOHAMA・au Style Yokohama Sogo Store

For au users, au Style YOKOHAMA and au Style Yokohama Sogo Store are comparative options in Yokohama. au Style YOKOHAMA's business hours are listed in search results as 10:00 to 21:00, with reception until 20:00, and Navitime indicates it's a 1-minute walk from Yokohama Station Gohangai-mae Exit. It's convenient for those looking for a store close to the station that offers consultations until late at night.

au Style Yokohama Sogo Store's UQ mobile store guide page clearly states its business hours as 10:00 to 20:00, reception until 19:30, and a 3-minute walk from Yokohama Station. Its location is convenient for those who want to move around on the East Exit side or combine it with other shopping in Sogo. It's also suitable for those who want to consult about au lines or prioritize support for Android devices.

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SoftBank Yokohama West Exit・Yokohama Sogo

SoftBank Yokohama West Exit is located on West Exit Gohangai Street, a 1-minute walk from JR Yokohama Station Minami West Exit, with business hours from 10:00 to 19:00 and no holidays. Its proximity to the station is a big advantage, making it a very convenient store for those who "only want to visit one store first" or "want a quick consultation on the west side."

SoftBank Yokohama Sogo is located on the 9th floor of Yokohama New City Building Sogo, a 5-minute walk from JR Yokohama Station, with business hours from 10:00 to 20:00. It's suitable for those who want to navigate on the East Exit side or combine visits with other shopping within Sogo. If you are a SoftBank user and want to consult about contracts and plans after looking at used smartphones at a specialized store, it's efficient to use these two stores based on their location.

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Rakuten Mobile Yokohama Joinus Store / Bic Camera Yokohama West Exit Store Counter

The Rakuten Mobile Yokohama Joinus store is located on B1 of Sotetsu Joinus, with business hours from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and reception until 8:00 PM. It is also clearly stated that network connection checks will be performed at the store when purchasing an iPhone, which makes it easy to understand the services available at the store. This is a strong candidate for those who want to reduce communication costs or are considering Rakuten Mobile.

Furthermore, the Rakuten Mobile counter inside Bic Camera Yokohama West Exit is open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with reception until 7:00 PM. Since it's inside a mass merchandiser, the advantage is that you can easily consult while looking at smartphones and peripherals. It's a very practical comparison option for those who checked the main unit price at a used smartphone specialty store and then felt, "I want to reduce communication costs as well."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here's a concise summary of common concerns for those looking for used smartphones in Yokohama. Since Yokohama's flow of people is divided by exits and commercial facilities, many people tend to have questions such as "where should I start?" and "what should I prioritize for comparison?" Organizing this as an FAQ will also improve the readability of the entire article.

When looking for a used smartphone in Yokohama, is it better to start from the West Exit or the East Exit?

If you prioritize used smartphone specialty stores, it's easier to start from the West Exit. This is because Janpara Yokohama Store, Geo Mobile Edion Yokohama West Exit Main Store, Docomo Shop Yokohama Mores Store, SoftBank Yokohama West Exit, and au Style YOKOHAMA are all clustered near the West Exit. On the East Exit side, there are stores like au Style Yokohama Sogo and SoftBank Yokohama Sogo, which makes it easy for people with business on the East Exit to visit.

In Yokohama, should I look at used smartphone specialty stores or carrier shops first?

If you prioritize device price and condition, it's recommended to visit used smartphone specialty stores first. After getting a feel for the desired model and price range, it becomes easier to organize by then checking contracts and rates at Docomo, au, SoftBank, or Rakuten Mobile stores as needed. Since both types of stores are close in Yokohama, this order is easy to follow in this area.

Which stores in Yokohama are easy to visit after work?

Stores open until 9 PM are good candidates. Specifically, these are Docomo Shop Yokohama Joinus Store, au Style YOKOHAMA, Rakuten Mobile Yokohama Joinus Store, the Rakuten Mobile counter within Bic Camera Yokohama West Exit Store, and Geo Mobile Edion Yokohama West Exit Main Store. If you're going after work, you can efficiently compare by visiting stores that close at 8 PM or 7 PM first, and then visiting stores open until 9 PM last.

Conclusion

If you're looking for a used smartphone in Yokohama, the ability to both compare inventory at specialty stores and easily consult with carrier shops is a major advantage. By comparing actual devices and prices at Janpara Yokohama Store and Geo Mobile Edion Yokohama West Exit Main Store, and then consulting with Docomo, au, SoftBank, or Rakuten Mobile for contracts and rates if necessary, you can significantly reduce the chances of making a regrettable purchase. Deciding the order of your visits based on business hours and distance from the station will further enhance your comparison efficiency.

Yokohama is a practical area where all the necessary comparison points are gathered around Yokohama Station, making it easy to see things even in a short amount of time. By considering not only price, but also condition, warranty, and ease of consultation, you'll be more likely to find a device that suits you. For those who are hesitant about used smartphones, a city like Yokohama, where you can easily combine physical device checks and contract consultations, will be particularly convenient.