In 1263, Yorikage was transferred to Hyoteishu (Council of State) of Rokuhara Tandai (administrative and judicial agency in Rokuhara, Kyoto) because of his deep relationship with Prince Munetaka.
弘長3年（1263年）、宗尊親王と深い繋がりがあり、後藤基政と共に六波羅探題評定衆に転出。