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 (41–50)
Time to Depart ~Asian Dream Song~Miyazawa Kazufumi with Hisaishi Joe
This song, produced as the theme song for the 1998 Nagano Paralympics, was composed by Joe Hisaishi and features vocals by Kazufumi Miyazawa, known as the lead singer of THE BOOM.
Many listeners were likely moved by the lyrics that encourage us to “set off on a journey to make our dreams come true.” It works not only as a literal travel song, but also as a perfect anthem for life—one that gives us the courage to take a step forward toward achieving our dreams and goals.
Perfect for travel!! Songs that make you want to hit the road. Traveler’s songs that resonate with life (51–60)
Endless TripHi-STANDARD
This song, with lyrics that liken life to a journey, is one of Hi-STANDARD’s finest and hits you right in the heart.
When they sing it, the “trip” described in the lyrics feels like their musical journey itself, doesn’t it? Of course, it’s also perfect to listen to as you set off on your own journey, literally.
Through traveling you’ll meet all kinds of people, and by the time this trip ends, something inside you will surely have changed.
Listening to this song will make you believe that.
JOURNEYMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “JOURNEY” is filled with lyrics that are perfect for a companion-on-the-road song.
Included on the album of the same name as the band, the track was chosen as the theme song for the web drama “Kataomoi Sōshinchū” (Currently Sending Unrequited Love).
It’s a song brimming with the desire to go to many places with the person you love and to always stay by their side.
Taking a trip with someone you’re just crushing on—and not officially dating—can feel like a high hurdle.
But this song will give you that push to say, “Let’s be brave and go somewhere together!” Wishing you a wonderful time with the person you love.
WagonCaravan
The singer-songwriter Caravan’s 2006 release “Wagon.” Even his artist name, Caravan, already evokes a sense of travel.
It’s a track where his languid vocals ride over a powerful acoustic guitar performance.
It makes you want to listen while riding in a car on a journey to a distant town, gazing out the window at the passing scenery.
With its comfortable sense of rhythm, it’s the kind of song that makes you feel like heading out on a spontaneous trip somewhere.
Even the harmonica in the interlude somehow gives off a traveler’s vibe.
Travel[Alexandros]
![Travel[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DPYVyP1Xqdg/sddefault.jpg)
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.
In the azure nightthe HIATUS
This song, included on the first album by the HIATUS led by Takeshi Hosomi of ELLEGARDEN.
It’s a familiar number at live shows, but I think its lyrics and sense of speed make it perfect for traveling.
It’s the kind of song you’d want to listen to under a sky full of stars.
a game of cat and mouseChatto Monchī
This is the 16th single by Chatmonchy, a rock band from Tokushima Prefecture known for bringing broad recognition to the presence of girls’ bands in the J-pop scene since the 2000s.
Released as a double A-side with “Kokoro to Atama,” the song opens with a lively piano and striking choral work—an instantly catchy introduction.
Its cute melody rides a buoyant shuffle beat that feels like it could add a splash of color to any trip.
It’s a track that moves between pop and cool, one you can listen to over and over without getting tired of it.