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 (31–40)
BOXKimura Kaera
This song is a single released in 2016.
It’s about how the sparkling moments we treasured and kept safe in a childhood “treasure box” become harder to hold onto as we grow up.
So it calls for setting out on an adventure to search for that treasure box once again.
Galaxy Express 999Godiego
A pioneering presence in Japanese progressive music, Godiego’s 1979 hit “Galaxy Express 999” resonated across generations.
The song became the theme for the anime film of the same name based on Leiji Matsumoto’s work and was a massive success.
Its blend of Japanese and English lyrics might be hard for children to fully grasp, but it richly captures the anime’s worldview, evoking vast imagery that conjures the galaxy railway and journeys through space.
While space travel isn’t realistic, it’s a perfect track to accompany you on your travels.
We’re in the car again today.Hump Back
This song by the girls’ rock band Hump Back feels like it’s about themselves, portraying the journey of band members.
Listening to it, you can almost picture them driving across the country, carrying their dreams while continuing to perform live.
It’s perfect not only as background music for a road trip, but also as an anthem cheering on anyone striving toward their dreams.
The message in the lyrics—“We won’t give up on our dreams, and we won’t stop moving toward them”—hits you right in the heart.
North WingNakamori Akina
This song is a single released in 1984.
It takes its name from the northern section of today’s Narita Airport Terminal 1, and in line with the lyrics, it even specified the actual number of flights operating at the time.
The destination appears to have been London.
TRAINsutoreitenaa
An upbeat tune featuring simple drums and guitar, with a bass that keeps delivering striking lines.
The lyrics poetically capture the fragile, glass-like state of mind of a traveler on a long journey, while the driving instrumentation conveys the strength to keep moving forward.
This exquisite division of roles between the lyrics and the sound work is both unique and a major strength.
Despite its simplicity, the song can really build excitement, and its difficulty is neither too easy nor too hard, which is why many people covered it in their youth.
Since its 2007 release, it has remained a beloved classic.
Masterpieces of travel songs: Travel tunes that color your journeys—perfect for both the everyday and the extraordinary (41–50)
Traveling SongwriterHamada Shogo
This song is included on the 2015 album “Journey of a Songwriter.” It was his first release in ten years since the album that came out in 2005.
As the title suggests, the jacket features photos of Shogo Hamada from his travels around the world, making it a song that inspires you to set off on a journey.
Shall we go on a trip?Kitanitatsuya
A travel-themed track released by Tatsuya Kitani in January 2024.
It’s included on the album “ROUNDABOUT.” The lyrics, packed with the longing to escape the everyday and the yearning for a free-spirited journey, really sink into your heart.
The light acoustic sound and catchy pop melody give listeners a pleasant sense of relaxation.
The animated music video by Eugene also drew attention.
It’s the perfect song for anyone seeking new scenery and encounters.
Why not let this piece give you the courage to set out on a little adventure?