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.
Playlist
| Perfect for travel!! Songs that make you want to hit the road. Traveler’s songs that resonate with life. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | One-Sixth Dream Traveler 2002Higuchi Ryōichi |  play_arrow | A melody that refreshingly elevates the journey... |
| 2east | wandererOkuda Tamio |  play_arrow | As I thought, no matter what, when it comes to “songs I want to listen to while traveling,” I end up… |
| 3east | The sky is just likeMONKEY MAJIK |  play_arrow | Traveling to places where you can feel the blue, refreshing sky... |
| 4east | Shall we go on a trip?Kitanitatsuya |  play_arrow | Escape the bustle of everyday life and let me lead you on a new journey... |
| 5east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | As the title suggests, just like a migratory bird... |
| 6east | Walk with DreamsDragon Ash |  play_arrow | “Walk with Dreams” is ... |
| 7east | Endless JourneyMr.Children |  play_arrow | What kind of world is waiting at the destination of my journey... |
| 8east | I will surely set out on a journey.supittsu |  play_arrow | Rock band Spitz’s 2013 relea… |
| 9east | Highwaykururi |  play_arrow | Not travel as tourism, but encounters with people and… |
| 10east | In the course of this long journeySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | Sa..., known for its melodies that resonate with the heart and delicate lyrics. |
| 11east | TATTOOOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A song about bonds with loved ones and the values of life… |
| 12east | Go on a journeyokuda tamio hattori |  play_arrow | Tamio Okuda and Hattori from Macaroni Enpitsu… |
| 13east | Gather the Windhappiiendo |  play_arrow | By now, each member has become an indispensable presence in the J-POP scene... |
| 14east | The reason we set out on a journeyOzawa Kenji |  play_arrow | Ozaken’s 12th single released in 1994... |
| 15east | Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio |  play_arrow | It’s one of Tamio Okuda’s signature songs, and as the title also… |
| 16east | Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | Gently drawn to Okazaki Taiiku’s song “Kimi no Bōken”… |
| 17east | HolidayNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A refreshing, invigorating sound that evokes the feel of summer... |
| 18east | AdventureNaoto Intiraymi |  play_arrow | An uplifting song that encourages you to take the first step toward adventure. |
| 19east | Country RoadHon’na Yoko |  play_arrow | Studio Ghibli’s hugely popular work “Whisper of the Heart”… |
| 20east | travelerKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Recommended for those who want to travel freely on their own… |
| 21east | Outside the dreamHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | When I listen to this song, traveling becomes more fun and it makes me want to go out. |
| 22east | Around The WorldMONKEY MAJIK |  play_arrow | MONKEY MAJIK's songs have a comfortable... |
| 23east | Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ |  play_arrow | The chorus phrase is so famous that even the Hi-Low... |
| 24east | LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism's 2020... |
| 25east | Galaxy Express 999Godiego |  play_arrow | It's a song released in 1979, but it's been long cherished... |
| 26east | A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe |  play_arrow | Already from the indescribable melancholy of the intro... |
| 27east | Taking off!Godiego |  play_arrow | Galaxy Express 999, which was released in 1979… |
| 28east | Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB |  play_arrow | Kome Kome Club’s “Roman Hikō” is a classic that colors your travels and lightens your heart. |
| 29east | TravelingUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | An animated music video with futuristic depictions, Uta... |
| 30east | Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG |  play_arrow | SUPER, which unfortunately disbanded in 2008 … |
| 31east | Travel is better with companions.Ofisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | It stylishly amps up the vibes of your trip... |
| 32east | Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | L’Arc~en~Ciel’s 1999 release |
| 33east | Night on the Galactic RailroadGOING STEADY |  play_arrow | The predecessor band of Ging Nang Boyz, GOING S… |
| 34east | travelerGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Formed in Fukushima Prefecture, with all members being dentists... |
| 35east | JourneyFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | A warm, compassionate Fujii Kaze song that portrays the journey of life |
| 36east | Toward the lightMr.Children |  play_arrow | A single released in 1999, following the previous work “…” |
| 37east | Traveler Pursuing DreamsElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | A cheer song about the journey of life |
| 38east | Like a white cloudsaruganseki |  play_arrow | Traveled around the world on the TV show 'Susume! Denpa Shonen'... |
| 39east | brand-newYoshioka Kiyoe |  play_arrow | The main voca… of the two-member band Ikimono-gakari |
| 40east | AdventureYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI adventure song theme for an amusement park |
| 41east | We’re in the car again today.Hump Back |  play_arrow | A cheering song that portrays a bandman's journey and dreams |
| 42east | your tripchilldspot |  play_arrow | chill、child、spot、pot… |
| 43east | A Two-Hour Vacation (featuring Sheena Ringo)Utada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Two Japanese artists, Hikaru Utada and Ringo Sheena, ... |
| 44east | On the trainYU-KI |  play_arrow | When Yuki was 20, she left her hometown of Hakodate... |
| 45east | Little AdventurerAkua (CV: Amamiya Sora), Megumin (CV: Takahashi Rie), Dakunesu (CV: Kayano Ai) |  play_arrow | The anime set around adventures in another world, “Kono…” |
| 46east | KYOTOJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | Widely known as a leading example of female vocal bands, … |
| 47east | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | An optimistic song that likens life to an adventure |
| 48east | Wind JourneyEito |  play_arrow | The 1st single released in 2019, “... |
| 49east | AlchemistACIDMAN |  play_arrow | This Alchemist released in 2012… |
| 50east | Slow & EasyHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A warm song that invites you to a tropical beach |
| 51east | travelerTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | In 1995, THE BLUE HEART... |
| 52east | sparkleFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | In 2022, his first self-titled TV show, “Fujii Kaze TV,” … |
| 53east | Endless TripHi-STANDARD |  play_arrow | The lyrics, as if likening life to a journey, are absolutely... |
| 54east | WagonCaravan |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Caravan... |
| 55east | Time to Depart ~Asian Dream Song~Miyazawa Kazufumi with Hisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | An inspiring Paralympic anthem |
| 56east | Like a birdŌhashi Torio |  play_arrow | World Heritage theme song by Ohashi Trio |
| 57east | Life is wonderfulRickie-G |  play_arrow | A reggae song that celebrates the wonders of life |
| 58east | JOURNEYMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | The lyrics are just perfect for a travel companion song... |
| 59east | JUMPImawano Kiyoshirō |  play_arrow | In the J-POP scene, the King of... |
| 60east | Hill Where You Can See DugongsCocco |  play_arrow | From loud sound to acoustic soun... |
| 61east | In the azure nightthe HIATUS |  play_arrow | Led by Takeshi Hosomi of ELLEGARDEN... |
| 62east | Sailin’SPECIAL OTHERS & Kj |  play_arrow | Known by the abbreviation SpeaZa, the jam band, i... |
| 63east | Magic numberSakamoto Maaya |  play_arrow | A bright, perfect choice for those going on a journey of self-discovery… |
| 64east | a game of cat and mouseChatto Monchī |  play_arrow | In the J-POP scene since the 2000s... |
| 65east | Travel[Alexandros] | ![Travel[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DPYVyP1Xqdg/default.jpg) play_arrow | Major debut single “Wataridori”... |
| 66east | Around the World in 80 DaysVictor Young Orchestra (Vikutā Yangu) |  play_arrow | The captivating sonic world of the orchestra |
| 67east | V.A.C.A.T.I.O.N.Yoshimura Yumi |  play_arrow | Released in 1997, PUFFY’s Yumi… |
| 68east | TRAVELING GARGOYLEsutoreitenaa |  play_arrow | Straightener's major-label debut single... |
| 69east | Why do we travel?Kobukuro |  play_arrow | The difficult question of why people set out on journeys… |
| 70east | 1983 BackpackersIshizaki Hyuui |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that sings of a longing to journey across the world |
| 71east | Bon voyageyurufuwa gyangu |  play_arrow | Yurufuwa Gang 4th album included travel theme song |
| 72east | ParadiseTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | A sexy vibe that hints at influences from glam rock… |
| 73east | Get on the Magic School BusSogabe Keiichi BAND |  play_arrow | Indie label ROSE RECO… |
| 74east | Life Travelogue3B LAB.☆S |  play_arrow | With a Seishun 18 Ticket, I wandered off without deciding on a destination… |
| 75east | Night FlightEXILE ATSUSHI |  play_arrow | With cool looks and a sweet singing voice, EXILE’s… |
| 76east | Deep RiverUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | After five years of human activity, its expressive power... |
| 77east | Chuo FreewayMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | For people of this generation, when they hear the word “travel” anymore… |