In 1190 Yoritomo went to Kyoto and Noriyori followed him and served as a zenku (outrider) at the ceremony at which Yoritomo was awarded Dainagon (Major Counselor).
建久元年（1190年）の頼朝上洛においても従い、頼朝任大納言の拝賀で前駆をつとめる。