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)
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
This song is a single released in 1978.
It was used as a campaign song for JR (formerly Japanese National Railways).
It’s such a famous song that it’s practically synonymous with travel.
Many artists have covered it.
Masterpieces of travel songs. Travel songs that color your journeys—perfect for both the everyday and the extraordinary (51–60)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB
This song was released as a single in 1990.
Originally included on an album released in 1987, it had been more popular than before, and three years later it was released as a single.
It was used as a campaign song for JAL.