Perfect for travel!! Songs that make you want to hit the road. Traveler’s songs that resonate with life.
When you’re busy with work or school, many of you probably start feeling the urge to take a trip.
There are many styles of travel—solo journeys where you encounter new scenery, values, and people, or trips to soothe your tired mind and body—but one thing’s for sure: with music along for the ride, you’re guaranteed to have an even better time!
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that are perfect for traveling and will boost your wanderlust.
Along with songs that are literally about travel, we’ve also included tracks that liken life itself to a journey.
We hope you’ll find a favorite that’s just right for you.
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Perfect for Travel!! Songs that make you want to hit the road. Traveler’s songs that mirror life (61–70)
V.A.C.A.T.I.O.N.Yoshimura Yumi
Released in 1997, this is PUFFY’s Yumi’s solo debut single.
Written and composed by Pizzicato Five’s Konishi, it has a strong Pizzicato vibe.
From the very beginning, the lyrics make you want to set off on a trip—it’s a poppy, bright, and fun song you’ll want to listen to while traveling.
Hill Where You Can See DugongsCocco
This is the 14th single by singer-songwriter Cocco, who drew attention for the striking contrast between her wide-ranging musical style—from loud sounds to acoustic—and her shocking lyrics that verge on madness.
Serving as the theme song for the documentary “The Sea Where Mermaids Live: The People of Okinawa Living with Dugongs,” it was created in 2007 for a mother-and-child pair of dugongs that appeared in Oura Bay, Okinawa.
The gentle vocals and ensemble, evocative of the Okinawan sky, are sure to relax you both on the journey and at your destination.
It’s a song that conveys a great love—one we especially hope you’ll listen to when traveling to Okinawa.
Magic numberSakamoto Maaya
A bright, uplifting song that’s perfect for anyone setting out on a journey of self-discovery.
For those who keep thinking about what they can do and continue giving their all, I’d love for you to listen to this track.
It’s a song that makes you feel like you can get back up no matter how many times you fall and look toward tomorrow with a positive spirit.
Why do we travel?Kobukuro
Kobukuro’s “Naze, Tabi o Suru no Darou” poses the difficult question of why people set out on journeys.
Included on the album “TIMELESS WORLD,” this song was chosen as the commercial tune for the Sanyo Shinkansen and the Kyushu Shinkansen—indispensable means of travel.
We don’t often travel while pondering such a challenging question as the one in the title.
But this song might be a good opportunity to think about it seriously.
The lyrics present an answer unique to the two members of Kobukuro, but what does travel mean to you? As you search for your own answer, may you enjoy a wonderful moment on your journey!
TRAVELING GARGOYLEsutoreitenaa
This song is Straightener’s major-label debut single.
It was back when they were still a two-member lineup with Horie and Shinpei—so nostalgic.
This track has more of Straightener’s breezy, refreshing vibe than they do now, and doesn’t it feel kind of epic? I think it’s perfect for the sense of freedom you get while traveling.
Bon voyageyurufuwa gyangu
A track included on Yuru Fuwa Gang’s fourth album, Journey, released by the hip-hop unit of NENE, Ryugo Ishida, and Automatic.
As one of the songs on an album themed around travel, it features a track that evokes the feeling of being on the move, and it seems to reflect the lifestyle of Yuru Fuwa Gang, who are actually jet-setting around the world.
Its light, breezy listen conjures the thrill and anticipation of a journey!
Get on the Magic School BusSogabe Keiichi BAND
A song by the rock band Keiichi Sokabe BAND, named after singer-songwriter Keiichi Sokabe—who is also known as the head of the indie label ROSE RECORDS and has gained popularity through his energetic solo and band activities.
It’s an addictive number with uniquely poetic lyrics and a nostalgic rock sound that feels good.
The ensemble, featuring a catchy melody and arpeggiated guitar, gently sets the mood for a car ride on a trip.
Precisely because of its simple arrangement, you find yourself drawn in—and hitting repeat on this rock track.