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 the extraordinary (1–10)
Moonlight StationSEKAI NO OWARI
Trains are essential to travel…
so how about this track? It’s a piece by the band SEKAI NO OWARI, included on their third album, Tree, released in 2015.
The song itself has a slightly bittersweet feel, with lyrics about wanting to tell something important to “you,” but perhaps thanks to its somewhat oriental sound arrangement, it makes you want to head out while you’re listening.
The inclusion of train sounds here and there is probably part of the reason, too.
Beautiful JourneyHirai Dai
It’s a perfect song for summer trips and seaside getaways.
It’s a track by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, included on his seventh album, THE GIFT, released in 2019.
The relaxed, gentle sound pairs beautifully with Hirai’s sweet vocals.
The lyrics—wanting to go on a never-ending journey with you—are wonderfully romantic.
For example, if you listen to this song while traveling as a couple, it might lift your spirits.
Hope you create some fun memories together!
Time WarpPerfume
It’s a dance track that perfectly captures that indescribable thrill you feel when you set foot in a completely unfamiliar place.
It’s a song by Perfume, the music group active overseas, released in 2020 as their 26th single.
A positive tune that sings, “I want to relive that moment again and again!”—it reminds you of the importance of never forgetting your beginner’s mindset.
It’s got a great groove, so it’s perfect for listening while you walk.
You’ll naturally find your stride widening.
Be sure to take it with you on your travels!
Classic travel songs: Travel tunes that color your journeys, perfect for both everyday life and extraordinary moments (11–20)
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call “Wataridori” one of [Alexandros]’s signature songs.
Released as the theme song for the 2015 film “Akegarasu” and featured in numerous commercials, it’s a track many of you have probably heard.
Comparing the lives of migratory birds—who change where they live with the seasons and travel from place to place—to human life, the song offers powerful encouragement and courage.
The expansive chorus evokes a vast sky and might just make you want to set off on a journey.
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio
This is a signature work by Tamio Okuda, with a refreshing melody and liberating lyrics that color the important moments of life.
The image of an endless road you can freely keep driving down harmonizes beautifully with the music’s freeing feel.
Released in June 1996, it reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and stayed on the charts for 16 weeks.
It gained attention as the song for Nissan’s Wingroad commercial and was also used in a McDonald’s Japan commercial in 2021.
Its sound, which stirs a pure urge to hit the road without a set destination, is perfect when you want to step away from the everyday and see new scenery, or when you want to elevate the mood of a drive.
TrainKetsumeishi
It’s an upbeat yet slightly bittersweet number that sings about moving forward no matter what.
It’s a song by the music group Ketsumeishi, known for hits like “Sakura” and “Natsu no Omoide,” and it was released in 2007 as their 14th single.
Chosen as a JR East commercial song, it became a talking point.
Just like its title, the song’s tone conjures the image of a steadily rolling train.
It carries a sense of slight anxiety mixed with excitement—perfect for a journey that sets off without a fixed destination.
Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu
This song became a hot topic after being used as an insert song in the film “Inamura Jane.” It’s a track by the beloved national rock band Southern All Stars, released in 1990.
The way it gradually builds is such a mood booster.
Although it’s a slightly bittersweet song about parting with someone important, it strangely suits the atmosphere of travel.
Highly recommended as BGM for a road trip.
Somehow, a lot of Southern’s songs seem to fit the ocean.
“Kibou no Wataridori” is one of them.