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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!

Playlist

Classic travel songs. Travel tunes that color your journeys—perfect for both the everyday and the extraordinary.
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1eastTraveler’s HighSukima Suichi
Traveler's HighSukima Suichiplay_arrow
While driving through an unfamiliar town, I roll down the window...
2easttravelingUtada Hikaru
travelingUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Utada Hikaru's ninth single. It has a catchy vibe and features a fun music video.
3eastOne-Sixth Dream Traveler 2002Higuchi Ryōichi
One-Sixth Dream Traveler 2002Higuchi Ryōichiplay_arrow
The variety show produced by HTB, “How Do You Like Wednesday?”
4eastFreedomLOVE PSYCHEDELICO
FreedomLOVE PSYCHEDELICOplay_arrow
The TV program “Weekend Cinderella: The World! Lightning...”
5eastThe Reason We Set Out on a JourneyOzawa Kenji
The Reason We Set Out on a JourneyOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
It’s Kenji Ozawa’s 12th single, and the 19…
6eastwandererOkuda Tamio
wandererOkuda Tamioplay_arrow
Tamio Okuda’s eighth single. 1998…
7eastsparkleFuji Kaze
sparkleFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s uplifting message song
8eastMoonlight StationSEKAI NO OWARI
Moonlight StationSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
Trains are an essential part of travel... so here we are...
9eastBeautiful JourneyHirai Dai
Beautiful JourneyHirai Daiplay_arrow
It’s a perfect song for summer trips and seaside getaways. Shin…
10eastTime WarpPerfume
Time WarpPerfumeplay_arrow
When I took my first step into a completely unfamiliar place...
11eastmigratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
When you talk about [Alexandros]’s signature songs…
12eastEasy★RiderOkuda Tamio
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamioplay_arrow
A signature song by Tamio Okuda, evoking a sense of liberation and the image of a carefree drive.
13eastTrainKetsumeishi
TrainKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Singing that we’ll keep moving forward no matter what happens...
14eastTracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu
Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
It was used as an insert song in the film Inamura Jane, and…
15eastSlow & EasyHirai Dai
Slow & EasyHirai Daiplay_arrow
A warm song that invites you to a tropical beach
16eastLike a white cloudsaruganseki
Like a white cloudsarugansekiplay_arrow
These days, there’s hardly a day you don’t see him hosting a variety show…
17eastAdventureYOASOBI
AdventureYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI adventure song theme for an amusement park
18eastRPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An optimistic song that likens life to an adventure
19eastGather the Windhappiiendo
Gather the Windhappiiendoplay_arrow
When asked, 'Speaking of travel songs,' this is the one that comes to mind...
20eastThe sky is just likeMONKEY MAJIK
The sky is just likeMONKEY MAJIKplay_arrow
Four-piece rock band MONKEY MAJI…
21eastEndless JourneyMr.Children
Endless JourneyMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A song released in 1998 that was featured in the drama “Naguru Onna” (The Woman Who Hits)…
22eastAux Champs-ÉlyséesKimyō Reitarō Toraberu Suingu Gakudan
Aux Champs-ÉlyséesKimyō Reitarō Toraberu Suingu Gakudanplay_arrow
In the commercial song for Suzuki’s “Lapin Chocolat”…
23easttravelerGReeeeN
travelerGReeeeNplay_arrow
Al... released on June 10, 2009
24eastI will surely set out on a journey.supittsu
I will surely set out on a journey.supittsuplay_arrow
The 38th single released by Spitz. 201…
25eastLike tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
Like tonight's moonElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Released on July 30, 1997. Fuji TV...
26eastLittle AdventurerAkua (CV: Amamiya Sora), Megumin (CV: Takahashi Rie), Dakunesu (CV: Kayano Ai)
Little AdventurerAkua (CV: Amamiya Sora), Megumin (CV: Takahashi Rie), Dakunesu (CV: Kayano Ai)play_arrow
The anime set around adventures in another world, “Kono…”
27eastKYOTOJUDY AND MARY
KYOTOJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
This song is from the album released in 1995, titled “…”
28eastNight on the Galactic RailroadGOING STEADY
Night on the Galactic RailroadGOING STEADYplay_arrow
A touch of fairytale—well, more like fantasy...
29eastHighwaykururi
Highwaykururiplay_arrow
Released as a single on November 5, 2003, it rel...
30eastFly AwayJ Soul Brothers
Fly AwayJ Soul Brothersplay_arrow
Singing that I can fly anywhere as long as I'm with you...
31eastGalaxy Express 999Godiego
Galaxy Express 999 Godiegoplay_arrow
A pioneering presence of prog in Japan, 19…
32eastShall we go on a trip?Kitanitatsuya
Shall we go on a trip?Kitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
Tatsuya Kitani released “Lily...” in January 2024...
33eastTrip to HeavenTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Trip to HeavenTHE YELLOW MONKEYplay_arrow
Right from the start, that Yemon sound crackles and surges...
34eastGoodbyeToe
GoodbyeToeplay_arrow
A song by the alternative band toe. 200…
35eastNorth WingNakamori Akina
North WingNakamori Akinaplay_arrow
This song is a sing… that was released in 1984.
36eastSummer Colorsyuzu
Summer Colorsyuzuplay_arrow
A song by the male duo, Yuzu. June 3, 1998…
37eastJourneyFuji Kaze
JourneyFuji Kazeplay_arrow
A warm, compassionate Fujii Kaze song that portrays the journey of life
38eastTo the land I long forBO GUMBOS
To the land I long forBO GUMBOSplay_arrow
A classic song by Bo Gumbos that gently encourages someone setting off on a journey.
39eastA Two-Hour Vacation (featuring Sheena Ringo)Utada Hikaru
A Two-Hour Vacation (featuring Sheena Ringo)Utada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada, one of Japan’s most iconic divas, ...
40eastA view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
A view I've never seen beforeSuda Masakiplay_arrow
The au commercial supporting Japan’s national soccer team, “a…”
41eastSong of DepartureMr.Children
Song of DepartureMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Released on October 31, 2007, …
42eastMessage of RougeMatsutōya Yumi
Message of RougeMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
On the broom made famous by the film Kiki’s Delivery Service…
43eastLike a birdŌhashi Torio
Like a birdŌhashi Torioplay_arrow
World Heritage theme song by Ohashi Trio
44eastWe’re in the car again today.Hump Back
We’re in the car again today.Hump Backplay_arrow
A cheering song that portrays a bandman's journey and dreams
45eastCountry RoadHon’na Yoko
Country RoadHon'na Yokoplay_arrow
It’s the theme song from the Studio Ghibli film “Whisper of the Heart.”…
46eastLet’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
When you go on a trip, lots of new experiences await you...
47eastA Fine Day to Set Out – WestwardOnitsuka Chihiro
A Fine Day to Set Out – WestwardOnitsuka Chihiroplay_arrow
Loved as a classic travel song and performed by many singers...
48eastOver the distant wavesBirī Vuōn
Over the distant wavesBirī Vuōnplay_arrow
A classic of easy listening, with an elegant tone
49eastChoo Choo TRAINZoo
Choo Choo TRAINZooplay_arrow
Nowadays, it strongly gives off the image of being an EXILE song...
50eastBOXKimura Kaera
BOXKimura Kaeraplay_arrow
This song is a sing— released in 2016...
51eastOn the trainYU-KI
On the trainYU-KIplay_arrow
Former Judy and Mary vocalist, YUKI’s…
52eastA Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
This song is a sing… released in 1978
53eastJOURNEYMrs. GREEN APPLE
JOURNEYMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The lyrics are just perfect for a travel companion song...
54eastAround the World in 80 DaysVictor Young Orchestra (Vikutā Yangu)
Around the World in 80 DaysVictor Young Orchestra (Vikutā Yangu)play_arrow
The captivating sonic world of the orchestra
55eastTRAINsutoreitenaa
TRAINsutoreitenaaplay_arrow
With simple drums and guitar, an impressive sound...
56eastTraveling SongwriterHamada Shogo
Traveling SongwriterHamada Shogoplay_arrow
This song is from the album released in 2015, titled “…”
57eastRomantic Flightkome kome CLUB
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUBplay_arrow
This song is a sing... that was released in 1990
58eastLOVE A LOVEMEGARYU
LOVE A LOVEMEGARYUplay_arrow
This song is about her saying, “Let’s definitely go on a trip,” and then...
59eastSummer MemoriesKetsumeishi
Summer MemoriesKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Ketsumeishi’s seventh single. From the album “…
60eastA lonely travelerElefanto Kashimashi
A lonely travelerElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
People whose hobby is traveling—setting off on a whim without even choosing a destination...
61eastMemories of the AlhambraFrancisco Tárrega
Memories of the AlhambraFrancisco Tárregaplay_arrow
A classic piece for classical guitar that resonates with the heart
62eastTravel is better with companions.Ofisharu Higedan Dism
Travel is better with companions.Ofisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
It stylishly amps up the vibes of your trip...
63eastBon voyageyurufuwa gyangu
Bon voyageyurufuwa gyanguplay_arrow
Yurufuwa Gang 4th album included travel theme song
64eastGo City GoBEYOOOOONDS
Go City GoBEYOOOOONDSplay_arrow
A song that weaves the 17 stations of the Tokaido Shinkansen into its lyrics, …
65eastLife is wonderfulRickie-G
Life is wonderfulRickie-Gplay_arrow
A reggae song that celebrates the wonders of life
66eastIn the course of this long journeySaucy Dog
In the course of this long journeySaucy Dogplay_arrow
Sa..., known for its melodies that resonate with the heart and delicate lyrics.
67eastSomewhere, not hereGLAY
Somewhere, not hereGLAYplay_arrow
I found myself thinking, “I want to go somewhere far away…”
68eastAtamiMidorikawa Shobō
AtamiMidorikawa Shobōplay_arrow
I go to Atami with my girlfriend, weary of the city, and we soothe our bodies and minds with hot springs and the sea.
69eastWINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro
WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuroplay_arrow
Ayaka and Kobukuro depict the Nissan Cube's C...
70eastMr. LonelyFurusawa Iwao
Mr. LonelyFurusawa Iwaoplay_arrow
Iwao Furusawa’s violin captivates the heart
71eastYour AdventureOkazaki Taiiku
Your AdventureOkazaki Taiikuplay_arrow
Gently drawn to Okazaki Taiiku’s song “Kimi no Bōken”…
72eastA lonely travelerElefanto Kashimashi
A lonely travelerElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
This song is a sing- that was released in 1996...
73eastAround The WorldFilm Studio Orchestra
Around The WorldFilm Studio Orchestraplay_arrow
The elegant melody woven by the grand orchestra is the film…
74eastOutside the dreamHoshino Gen
Outside the dreamHoshino Genplay_arrow
When I listen to this song, traveling becomes more fun and it makes me want to go out.
75eastBiographythe pillows
Biographythe pillowsplay_arrow
This song is from an album released in 2011...
76eastWhite shipInoue Yosui
White shipInoue Yosuiplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Yosui Inoue that depicts a farewell at a harbor, with beautifully rendered scenes and emotions.
77eastTravel[Alexandros]
Travel[Alexandros]play_arrow
Major debut single “Wataridori”...
78eastTraveler Pursuing DreamsElefanto Kashimashi
Traveler Pursuing DreamsElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A cheer song about the journey of life
79easttravelerKetsumeishi
travelerKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Recommended for those who want to travel freely on their own…
80eastWhy do we travel?Kobukuro
Why do we travel?Kobukuroplay_arrow
The difficult question of why people set out on journeys…
81eastAdventureNaoto Intiraymi
AdventureNaoto Intiraymiplay_arrow
A title meaning “adventure” was given…
82eastTime to Depart ~Asian Dream Song~Miyazawa Kazufumi with Hisaishi Joe
Time to Depart ~Asian Dream Song~Miyazawa Kazufumi with Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
An inspiring Paralympic anthem
83eastWind JourneyEito
Wind JourneyEitoplay_arrow
The 1st single released in 2019, “...
84eastBPM285EXdenpagumi.inc
BPM285EXdenpagumi.incplay_arrow
A sound brimming with bullet-train-like speed...
85eastGo on a journeyokuda tamio hattori
Go on a journeyokuda tamio hattoriplay_arrow
A song exploring the allure of travel and music has been born...
86eastCycling BluesImawano Kiyoshirō
Cycling BluesImawano Kiyoshirōplay_arrow
A classic packed with Kiyoshiro Imawano’s love of bicycles. It brings back the sensation of slicing through the wind as you ride.
87eastChuo FreewayMatsutōya Yumi
Chuo FreewayMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
It's a song I want to listen to on a road trip. I was still single...
88eastFrom the World’s Train WindowsMizoguchi Hajime
From the World's Train WindowsMizoguchi Hajimeplay_arrow
The travel program “Se…” that has been airing since 1987
89eastMIDNIGHT TRAVELERSuzuki Masayuki
MIDNIGHT TRAVELERSuzuki Masayukiplay_arrow
This song is a single that was released in 1996…
90eastJourney of TwoBLANKEY JET CITY
Journey of TwoBLANKEY JET CITYplay_arrow
This song is from the album released in 1992, titled “…”
91eastWagonCaravan
WagonCaravanplay_arrow
Singer-songwriter Caravan's musi...
92eastLove SubmarineJUDE
Love SubmarineJUDEplay_arrow
This song is an album released in 2004...
93eastThe Little Bird That Forgot How to FlyMISIA
The Little Bird That Forgot How to FlyMISIAplay_arrow
This song is from the album released in Japan in 2002, “…”
94eastKyotoZainichi Fanku
KyotoZainichi Fankuplay_arrow
The Japanese funk band, Zainichi Funk, in Kyoto...
95eastJourney of the Heartchūrippu
Journey of the Heartchūrippuplay_arrow
Solo trips are wonderful, but suddenly I...
96eastBon voyageMatsuda Seiko
Bon voyageMatsuda Seikoplay_arrow
This song is a sing… that was released in 1984.
97eastBrain TravelerGO!GO!7188
Brain TravelerGO!GO!7188play_arrow
In 2007, the album “569” was released (…
98eastPure AsiaPUFFY
Pure AsiaPUFFYplay_arrow
PUFFY’s debut, released in 1996…
99eastParadiseTHE YELLOW MONKEY
ParadiseTHE YELLOW MONKEYplay_arrow
This song is a single that was released in 1996…
100easttravelerTHE BLUE HEARTS
travelerTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
Legendary rock band, THE BLUE H…
101east1983 BackpackersIshizaki Hyuui
1983 BackpackersIshizaki Hyuuiplay_arrow
A refreshing song that sings of a longing to journey across the world
102eastA Summer Tale of Six Men and WomenKetsumeishi
A Summer Tale of Six Men and WomenKetsumeishiplay_arrow
This song is a sing— released in 2016...