Classic travel songs. Travel tunes that color your journeys—perfect for both the everyday and the extraordinary.
When it comes to travel, it’s all about the music.
These days there are so many travel shows that just watching them makes you want to go somewhere, right?
And the stylish background music they use.
There’s so much music that makes you feel like you’re on a trip just by listening.
How do you like to spend your time when you travel?
Enjoying delicious food and meeting new people are part of the fun, aren’t they?
In this article, we’ve picked travel songs that focus on the journey itself, as well as tracks that capture the excitement and resolve you feel when you set off—songs that resonate with each person’s emotions.
They’re all wonderful songs that will lift your mood not only when you’re traveling, but also in your everyday life.
Be sure to give them a listen while you’re on the move or in the car!
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Classic travel songs. Travel tunes that color your journeys—perfect for both everyday life and extraordinary moments (81–90)
Go on a journeyokuda tamio hattori
A song exploring the allure of travel and music has been born.
This work marks the first collaboration between Tamio Okuda and Hattori from Macaroni Empitsu.
It was produced in December 2023 as part of FM802 and JR West’s “MUSIC TRAVELERS” campaign.
From the intro, it captivates listeners, and its lyrics—depicting the joy and discoveries of travel and the process of self-exploration—resonate deeply.
It’s perfect for anyone ready to take a step toward an adventure beyond the everyday.
This track gives you the courage to set off in search of new encounters and discoveries.
Pack light, keep your heart open, and set out on your journey!
Cycling BluesImawano Kiyoshirō
Kiyoshiro Imawano, known as a devoted bicycle enthusiast who would travel with his bandmates by bike during live tours and even published a book about bicycles with the same title as one of his songs.
This is a famous song that expresses his feelings for “bicycle journeys.” Listening to it brings back the sensation of cutting through the wind on a bike, and before you know it, you’ll feel like pedaling off into the distance.
Chuo FreewayMatsutōya Yumi
It’s the perfect song to listen to on a road trip.
It’s a classic by Yumi Matsutoya from when she was still single.
This song, inspired by the Chuo Expressway, became a hot topic because its lyrics depict the real scenery you see from a car window.
A freeway is a “road of freedom.” With a song like this, you feel like you could drive on forever.
From the World’s Train WindowsMizoguchi Hajime
A travel documentary series that has been on the air since 1987, “Sekai no Shaso kara” (From the World’s Train Windows).
I’m sure many people became interested in travel because of this show.
And along with the program, what we remember is its theme song! The composer is Hajo Mizoguchi, a musician also known as a cellist.
Perhaps because of its somewhat nostalgic tone, the music conjures up images of beautiful scenery unfolding before your eyes.
Influenced by the content of the show as well, it really makes you want to travel abroad! Since it’s an instrumental piece with no vocals, it seems suitable for any situation.
MIDNIGHT TRAVELERSuzuki Masayuki
This song is a single released in 1996.
Judging from the lyrics, it feels like they’re a couple with a bit of a complicated situation, but instead of being tied down by reality, they hop on a train that departs aimlessly in the middle of the night and set off for an unfamiliar town.
Plus, Suzuki’s voice is so wonderful that you can’t help but be captivated.
Journey of TwoBLANKEY JET CITY
This song is included on the album “Bang!” released in 1992.
It’s said that Benji, the guitarist and vocalist, wrote it while he was back home in Nagoya.
The lyrics are very simple and repetitive.
It tells of two people setting off on a journey, and the words can be interpreted as referring either to lovers or to music.
Masterpieces of travel songs: travel tunes that color your journeys, perfect for both everyday life and extraordinary moments (91–100)
WagonCaravan
A song by singer-songwriter Caravan.
It’s included on the album “Wander Around,” released on April 19, 2006.
The music was composed by Caravan, with lyrics by YUKI, formerly of Judy and Mary.
Beginning with a light, sprightly guitar, this track makes you feel like slinging on a backpack and setting off on an impromptu journey.