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)
Sailin’SPECIAL OTHERS & Kj
Known by the abbreviation “SPEAOTH,” SPECIAL OTHERS is a four-piece rock band acclaimed for its high-caliber musicianship spanning jam band, instrumental, and post-rock styles.
This is their sixth single, a collaboration with kj, the leader of the rock band Dragon Ash.
The contrast between the driving feel of the melodious rap and the spacious, layered guitar sound is truly pleasing.
The fusion of seemingly opposite qualities—an urge-to-run momentum and a buoyant, floating sensation—seems to mirror the shape of a journey that never settles into a single groove.
It’s a complex yet pop-leaning number that conjures the excitement of the fun times about to begin.
Travel[Alexandros]
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A song by the four-piece rock band [Alexandros], who have released numerous hits since their major debut single “Wataridori” became a smash.
Featured on their 4th album, “Me No Do Karate.”, the track’s striking guitar-and-piano ensemble creates both wistfulness and catchiness.
The soaring high-tone vocals seem to echo the urge to travel.
It’s a nostalgic rock tune that especially lifts your mood as BGM for a solo trip.
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.
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.
Around the World in 80 DaysVictor Young Orchestra (Vikutā Yangu)
The sound world woven by the grand orchestral melodies is filled with a charm that feels like an invitation to journey around the globe.
Under the masterful baton of Victor Young, this work—beautifully balancing adventure and romance—was composed as the main theme for a film released in 1956 and earned the Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Its elegant, expansive melodic line musically portrays the cultures and landscapes of various countries, painting vivid scenes in the listener’s mind.
It’s a recommended track for a gentle change of pace—perfect for a refreshing break during work or as a relaxing companion to leisurely reading.