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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Masterpieces of travel songs: Travel tunes that color your journeys—perfect for both the everyday and the extraordinary (41–50)
Like a birdŌhashi Torio
This is a gentle number by ohashiTrio, selected in October 2017 as the theme song for TBS’s “The World Heritage.” Later included on the best album “ohashiTrio best Too,” the piece is notable for its warm piano and sweeping strings.
The sound seems to mirror birds soaring across vast landscapes, inviting listeners’ hearts to a sky of freedom.
When you want to step away from daily life for a refresh, or when you’re filled with a longing to travel, listening to it will surely make your heart feel lighter.
Why not experience the sensation of being enveloped by majestic nature?
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.
Country RoadHon’na Yoko
It’s the theme song from the Ghibli film “Whisper of the Heart.” It’s based on “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” written by American singer-songwriter John Denver.
The song perfectly evokes the image of traveling down a peaceful country road.
It’s a perfect choice for an unhurried trip without a tight schedule.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
When you go on a trip, there are always plenty of new experiences waiting for you, right? The weather can change from moment to moment and things don’t always go smoothly, but if you walk while listening to this song, it’s sure to put you in a great mood! It’s a number I definitely want you to listen to when you want to enjoy your trip to the fullest.
A Fine Day to Set Out – WestwardOnitsuka Chihiro
Beloved as a classic travel song and covered by many singers, Momoe Yamaguchi’s famous piece “Ii Hi Tabidachi” is often heard in JR commercials and at train stations—so for many people, trains bring this song to mind.
While the original has the feel of a journey northward tinged with hidden sorrow rather than a straightforward “travel song,” Chihiro Onitsuka’s cover, “Ii Hi Tabidachi — Nishi e,” features newly written lyrics as a JR West campaign song, tailored to western Japan.
Both Momoe Yamaguchi and Shinji Tanimura, who wrote the lyrics and composed the music, have praised her vocals, and you may sense a different kind of travel sentiment from the original.
Over the distant wavesBirī Vuōn
A classic of easy listening with a gentle melody that flows pleasantly.
Recorded in 1957, this piece showcases the essence of Billy Vaughn’s orchestra, highlighted by an elegant arrangement for soprano saxophone and strings.
In 1958 it reached No.
5 on the U.S.
Billboard chart and went on to top the charts in Germany and Canada.
It also became very popular in Japan, where Yukari Ito released a Japanese-language cover.
The rich sound woven by the beautiful wind melodies and resonant strings will soothe your heart as background music for relaxation or a break at work.
It’s the perfect track for sinking into a romantic mood or for a quiet night.
Choo Choo TRAINZoo
These days, the song “Choo Choo TRAIN” is strongly associated with EXILE.
It’s also famous for “that dance” where they spin around.
The track was originally released by Zoo in 1991 and was, of course, a massive hit at the time.
Not only EXILE but many other well-known artists have covered it, singing and dancing to the song.
Travel plans tend to get you excited even before you leave—why not crank things up even more with this track?
