A light emitting device comprising: a package having a recess; a light emitting element mounted in the recess of the package; a transmissive member provided above the light emitting element; a sealing resin that seals the recess of the package; a first fluorescent material contained in the transmissive member; and a second fluorescent material contained in the sealing resin and having a specific gravity different from that of the first fluorescent material, wherein a greater amount of the second fluorescent material is distributed to a side of the light emitting element than above the light emitting element, and a side surface of the light emitting element is exposed on the sealing resin.