A light emitting device includes an element container and a light emitting element. The element container has a first electrode lead, a second electrode lead, and a resin molded body integrated with the first electrode lead and the second electrode lead and includes an indentation at an outer surface, a wire covered with the resin molded body and extending from the first electrode lead to the indentation. The light emitting element is housed in the element container and electrically connected to the first electrode lead and the second electrode lead.