Provided is a method for manufacturing a light emitting device, by which a light emitting device that is prevented from occurrence of color unevenness or yellowing can be manufactured at low cost. Specifically provided is a method for manufacturing a light emitting device comprising a light emitting element and a resin layer that contains phosphor particles and a light-reflecting filler, which comprises a phosphor sedimentation step wherein the phosphor particles are preferentially sedimented in comparison to the filler.