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 (11–20)
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.
Gather the Windhappiiendo
When it comes to “travel songs,” many people might think of this one.
It’s a signature track by the folk-rock band Happy End, included on their 1971 album Kazemachi Roman.
A classic that has been covered by numerous well-known artists.
The rhythm and vibe are perfect for listening to while walking, putting you in a laid-back mood—and it’s the kind of tune you’ll find yourself humming.
An ideal number for trips in the cooler seasons, wouldn’t you say?
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
This is a striking song with a grand narrative that likens life to an adventure.
The protagonist keeps moving forward, gazing up at the stars alone while holding precious memories close.
Their resilience in overcoming loneliness and setbacks, and their resolve to face forward with hope, is deeply moving.
SEKAI NO OWARI’s otherworldly sound blends beautifully with the symphonic arrangement.
Released in May 2013, the track was used as the theme song for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!! and is also included on the album Tree.
It’s a song that stays by your side when you’re at a crossroads in life, when you want to find your own path, and when you’re ready to take a new step on your journey.
Slow & EasyHirai Dai
With its soothing acoustic sound and warm vocals, this song whisks listeners away to a tropical beach.
It’s a track from Dai Hirai’s May 2015 album “Slow & Easy,” carrying a message of breaking free from the busyness of everyday life and taking it slow to enjoy living.
It was also used as the theme song for Sumitomo Forestry’s “Sakimachi Arai-Minami Sustaina Town” commercial and chosen as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “BREAK OUT.” Blending elements of Hawaiian music and reggae, its refreshing melody is perfect not only for road trips while traveling but also for relaxing moments in daily life.
The sky is just likeMONKEY MAJIK
A song with the same title as the album, included on MONKEY MAJIK’s fourth album, “Sora wa Marude” (The Sky Is Just Like).
It was released on July 25, 2007, and was used as the image song for Yokohama Tires.
It’s a pleasant, medium-tempo track that makes you feel as if you’re walking under a blue sky across vast open land with no tall buildings around.
Like a white cloudsaruganseki
These days, isn’t there hardly a day when you don’t see Hiroiki Ariyoshi hosting a variety show? His breakout work, so to speak, was the late-night smash hit Susume! Denpa Shonen.
In that show, he became an overnight sensation as one half of the comedy duo Saruganseki, thanks to a reckless segment where they hitchhiked around foreign countries.
Riding the popularity of that hitchhiking journey, this song was released and went on to enjoy a long-running hit.
A track born directly from the journey itself.
Lyrics by Fumiya Fujii, music by Naoyuki Fujii, and produced by Yasushi Akimoto—a truly star-studded lineup.
Masterpieces of travel songs: Travel tunes that color your journeys—perfect for both everyday life and extraordinary moments (21–30)
Aux Champs-ÉlyséesKimyō Reitarō Toraberu Suingu Gakudan
This song became a hot topic after being featured in the commercial for Suzuki’s “Lapin Chocolat.” It’s a work by the band Kimyo Reitaro Travel Swing Orchestra.
The melody feels very familiar, doesn’t it? As the title suggests, it’s a cover of the world-famous classic “Aux Champs-Élysées.” It’s a wonderful song that sings about how going outside and walking down the street leads to new encounters, and just listening to it lifts your spirits.
If you’re thinking, “I want to make this trip a memory of a lifetime,” head out with this song in your heart.