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 (31–40)
Toward the lightMr.Children
This is a single released in 1999, and since its lyrics continue from the previous work, “Owarinaki Tabi,” it is often performed consecutively at live shows.
However, because this one was created earlier in the production process, it appears first on the best album “Mr.Children 1996-2000.”
Traveler Pursuing DreamsElefanto Kashimashi
This song, with Hiroji Miyamoto’s characteristically passionate vocals making a strong impression right from the start, isn’t about a trip or an adventure, but about the journey of life.
As the title suggests, it’s crafted as a pep song for those walking toward their dreams and goals; when you’re on the verge of losing heart, listening to it will make you think, “I’m not giving up yet—I’m moving forward!” You can’t help but relate to the resolve to keep going while looking back on the path taken so far.
Comparing life to a long journey, this song is sure to resonate with many listeners, don’t you think?
Like a white cloudsaruganseki
A massive hit released by the duo Saruganseki, who traveled the world on the TV show “Susume! Denpa Shonen.” As the title suggests, listening to this song will make you want to set off on a aimless journey, like clouds drifting with the wind.
Precisely because it’s sung by the two who endured tough trips like hitchhiking, the song ends up moving our hearts as listeners.
Everyone has their own reasons for traveling, but if you set out after listening to this song, I’m sure it will refresh your spirit.
brand-newYoshioka Kiyoe
This is the debut single by singer Kiyoe Yoshioka, best known as the lead vocalist of the two-person band Ikimono-gakari, whose straightforward yet distinctive voice captivates fans.
It is her first original song as a solo artist and was used as the theme song for the short animated film “Massara” as well as in a commercial for Wacoal’s Wing brand.
Its airy arrangement and exhilarating melody are perfect for lifting your spirits while on a journey.
This transparent, luminous number reveals a different side to Kiyoe Yoshioka than what we see with Ikimono-gakari.
AdventureYOASOBI
This is an exhilarating song that portrays an extraordinary adventure.
YOASOBI delivers a message that resonates with our hearts.
The protagonist’s determination and sense of anticipation as they take a step beyond the everyday and seek new scenery are deeply moving.
It brilliantly captures the thrill of riding a theme park attraction and the warmth of spending precious time with friends.
Released in February 2023, the song was chosen as the campaign song for Universal Studios Japan’s “Uni Haru!” event.
It was also featured on the attraction Hollywood Dream – The Ride, making the in-park experience even more captivating.
It’s a track that accompanies those making memories on a trip or about to embark on a new adventure.
Whether you’re at an amusement park or traveling from place to place, it’s sure to bring you a heart-pounding, wonderful experience.
Perfect for travel!! Songs that make you want to hit the road. Traveler’s songs that resonate with life (41–50)
We’re in the car again today.Hump Back
This song by the girls’ rock band Hump Back feels like it’s about themselves, portraying the journey of band members.
Listening to it, you can almost picture them driving across the country, carrying their dreams while continuing to perform live.
It’s perfect not only as background music for a road trip, but also as an anthem cheering on anyone striving toward their dreams.
The message in the lyrics—“We won’t give up on our dreams, and we won’t stop moving toward them”—hits you right in the heart.
your tripchilldspot
A four-piece band named with a coined word combining “chill,” “child,” “spot,” and “pot,” chilldspot is drawing attention for its addictive songs as next-generation music.
This track, a lead single from their 2nd EP “around dusk,” has also made waves for being produced by n-buna of the rock band Yorushika.
The fresh intro driven by a brisk guitar riff and the exhilarating ensemble are sure to stoke your sense of anticipation for a journey.
It’s a travel-inspiring number that gives a push to those hesitating to take a trip amid their busy days.