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 (71–80)
Around the World in 80 DaysVictor Young Orchestra (Vikutā Yangu)
The sound world woven by the grand orchestral melodies is filled with a charm that feels like an invitation to journey around the globe.
Under the masterful baton of Victor Young, this work—beautifully balancing adventure and romance—was composed as the main theme for a film released in 1956 and earned the Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Its elegant, expansive melodic line musically portrays the cultures and landscapes of various countries, painting vivid scenes in the listener’s mind.
It’s a recommended track for a gentle change of pace—perfect for a refreshing break during work or as a relaxing companion to leisurely reading.
Mr. LonelyFurusawa Iwao
A masterful performance woven from deep resonance and graceful melody—Takashi Furusawa’s violin resounds in the heart.
This piece has been used as the opening theme of the long-running program “JET STREAM” since April 2017, and its collaboration with the Berlin Philharmonic Virtuosi has produced a sound of refined elegance.
Included on the album “Violon d’amour,” it draws out a new allure in the fusion of classical and pop.
Beloved as a symbol of a radio show that delivers dreamlike moments to late-night listeners, it is the perfect track for a calm evening or a quiet moment of reflection.
With delicate tone colors and rich expressiveness, it is recommended as soothing background music that gently accompanies the heart.
travelerKetsumeishi
If you want to travel freely on your own, I recommend “Tabibito” by Ketsumeishi.
This song depicts the start of one’s very own journey through life.
The music video features Yoshinori Okada and Medaka Ikeda, with brief appearances by the members of Ketsumeishi as well.
The beauty of solo travel is that you alone get to decide everything—where to go, what to do there, what to eat, and whom to meet.
People who travel alone are like birds spreading their wings in freedom.
Just as you walk your life’s path freely and in your own colors, may you stroll down the road of solo travel with the same unbounded ease.
This song gently embraces and supports your free-spirited journey.
Why do we travel?Kobukuro
Kobukuro’s “Naze, Tabi o Suru no Darou” poses the difficult question: Why do people set out on journeys? Included on the album Timeless World, this song was used in commercials for the Sanyo Shinkansen and the Kyushu Shinkansen—indispensable modes of travel.
We don’t often travel while contemplating such a challenging question as the title suggests.
But perhaps this song could be a chance to think seriously about it.
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!
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.
