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 resonate with life (71–80)
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!
1983 BackpackersIshizaki Hyuui
This song is filled with a longing to visit the world’s famous tourist destinations and a yearning for freedom.
Woven with heartfelt vocals by Huwie Ishizaki, it’s sprinkled with captivating place names like Angkor Wat and Machu Picchu, inviting listeners on a vivid adventure.
A fairy-tale worldview melds with folk rock, and the desire to break free from a peaceful everyday life resounds on a refreshing melody.
Released in June 2013 and included on the album “Huwie Best,” this uptempo ode to travel is a perfect companion for drives and backpacking.
Whether you’re seeking excitement in your daily routine or ready to take a new step forward, a wonderful musical experience awaits that will surely give you a gentle push.
ParadiseTHE YELLOW MONKEY
This is the 11th single by the four-piece rock band THE YELLOW MONKEY, whose sexy, glam rock–inspired vocals and emotional arrangements have continued to grow in popularity even after their 2016 reunion.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Shin Mokuyō no Kaidan” (New Thursday’s Ghost Stories), it raises the excitement from the intro, where a crunchy guitar stroke intertwines with a striking bassline.
The tight ensemble and airy melody are sure to make anyone about to set off on a journey feel like their destination is a paradise.
It’s a rock tune that perfectly suits travel, heightening the anticipation and serving as ideal BGM for your trip.
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!
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.