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)
Traveler’s HighSukima Suichi
This song brings to mind an image of driving through an unfamiliar town with the windows down, feeling the cool breeze.
It’s a track by the musical duo Sukima Switch, included as a B-side on their 18th single, “Scarlet,” released in 2013.
You can feel the protagonist’s pounding heart and excitement as they hurry to the town where “you” live, and by the time it ends, you can’t stop grinning.
Highly recommended to listen to while thinking of someone special.
travelingUtada Hikaru
Utada Hikaru’s ninth single, released on November 28, 2001.
Included on the album Deep River.
It’s an upbeat track that makes you want to speed down the highway in a convertible on a Friday night.
The music video is fun, too!
One-Sixth Dream Traveler 2002Higuchi Ryōichi
The theme song of HTB’s variety show “How Do You Like Wednesday?”.
It’s a track I especially want you to listen to during trips without a set plan or on fun journeys with friends.
It brightens your mood even when you play it in the car, and it lets you feel the depth of travel, so I think even people who aren’t fans of the show will feel good listening to it.
FreedomLOVE PSYCHEDELICO
Since it was used as the theme song for the TV show “Weekend Cinderella: Sekai! Dangan Traveler,” there must be people who associate this track with travel.
It’s a song by the musical duo LOVE PSYCHEDELICO, included on their 2007 album “OLDEN GRAPEFRUIT.” The rhythm, which feels like you’re firmly stepping on the ground one step at a time, is striking.
The powerful message—“Let’s move forward freely”—is truly encouraging.
The Reason We Set Out on a JourneyOzawa Kenji
It’s Kenji Ozawa’s 12th single, released on May 16, 1996.
It was used as the theme song for JR West’s commercial “Nippon Sanpo / New Kyushu Symphonic Journey: Nagasaki.” Maybe everyone needs to set out on a journey for one reason or another.
This is a song I’d love for you to listen to while traveling.
You can also enjoy Kenji Ozawa’s comical moves at the beginning of the music video.
wandererOkuda Tamio
Tamio Okuda’s 8th single, released on February 5, 1998.
It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Days.” It’s a track that makes you feel like setting off on a journey with no destination or purpose, just following your heart.
Give it a listen when you actually head out on a trip!
sparkleFuji Kaze
This song features a driving rhythm and a positive message that truly strikes a chord.
Its uplifting outlook in the face of hardship and its emphasis on cherishing bonds with loved ones resonate alongside a refreshing melody.
Fujii Kaze’s light, flowing vocals convey both tenderness and strength, as if gently embracing the many scenes encountered on life’s journey.
Released in May 2021 as the theme song for Honda’s new VEZEL commercial, it was also performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen that December.
Perfect not only for drives and trips but also for everyday outings, this heartwarming track brightens moments spent heading somewhere new or sharing time with someone special.