A method of manufacturing a light-emitting device includes: providing a light-emitting element, the light-emitting element comprising a layered semiconductor partially comprising an active layer in a plan view; mounting the light-emitting element on a supporting member; forming a phosphor layer so as to cover the light-emitting element; determining a surplus portion of the phosphor layer; and removing at least a portion of the phosphor layer in a region in the plan view in which the active layer is not disposed.